Plant Operator: Forklift & Yard Operations (Basildon)

veoliauki; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Refer a driver bonus

Free physiotherapy

Financial wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia Basildon is hiring a Plant Operative to operate the plant equipment involved in handling, sorting and transferring waste at our Basildon Transfer Station (SS13 1DL). You will be part of a busy, safety‑driven team delivering essential services to the local community.

The role is 50 hours per week with rotating shifts 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00, Saturdays and Bank Holidays when required. Essential: forklift qualification, shovel licence, 360 grab licence, weighbridge knowledge, teamwork and

Qualifications

• Essential: Forklift qualified.
• Shovel licence required.
• 360 grab licence required.
• Knowledge of weighbridge systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the yard area is kept clean.
• Marshalling vehicle movement around the site at busy times.
• Assist site supervisor in day-to-day running of site operations.

Skills

Forklift qualified

Shovel licence

360 grab license

Weighbridge systems

Teamwork

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Veolia Basildon is hiring a Plant Operative to operate the plant equipment involved in handling, sorting and transferring waste at our Basildon Transfer Station (SS13 1DL). You will be part of a busy, safety‑driven team delivering essential services to the local community.

The role is 50 hours per week with rotating shifts 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00, Saturdays and Bank Holidays when required. Essential: forklift qualification, shovel licence, 360 grab licence, weighbridge knowledge, teamwork and