Plant Operator: Loader & Shredder Specialist

Energy Jobline CVL; Ware; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts for groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an on-site operative at the Hertfordshire East Transfer Station, Ware (SG12 0EL). The role offers a 45-hour week with 07:00-16:30 shifts, and overtime on weekends. Salary ranges from £15-£18 per hour depending on experience, with a range of staff benefits.

You will operate loading equipment, manage stockpiles, perform safety inspections, and ensure compliance with health and environmental regulations while maintaining a clean work area.

Qualifications

• Loading Shovel licence and experience.
• Similar operational heavy plant experience.
• Valid operator competency cards such as NPORS or CPCS.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operating a wheeled loading shovel.
• Loading HGV vehicles and operating the mobile shredder.
• Monitor, organise, and maintain material stockpiles and transport items across the facility.
• Conduct daily pre-use safety inspections, perform basic upkeep like greasing and cleaning, and report any mechanical faults.
• Weighbridge duties when needed.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental regulations, wear required PPE, and keep work areas clean.

Skills

Loading Shovel licence

Heavy plant experience

NPORS/CPCS cards

Basic mechanical knowledge

Job description

Veolia is seeking an on-site operative at the Hertfordshire East Transfer Station, Ware (SG12 0EL). The role offers a 45-hour week with 07:00-16:30 shifts, and overtime on weekends. Salary ranges from £15-£18 per hour depending on experience, with a range of staff benefits.

You will operate loading equipment, manage stockpiles, perform safety inspections, and ensure compliance with health and environmental regulations while maintaining a clean work area.