Plant Operator - Sustainable Water Treatment

Veolia UK; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health resources for physical, mental,

24 hour virtual GP access for you and

One paid day to volunteer annually

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia UK in Marchwood, Hampshire, is seeking a Plant Operator to support daily operations, move bulk liquids, and assist with discharge from vehicles and barges. The role includes starting/stopping plant machinery, daily checks, and site housekeeping.

Overtime paid; 45 hours per week with early/late shifts. Full training and PPE provided, plus benefits and a strong commitment to safety and environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable and flexible team player who can work independently.
• Good numeracy and literacy.
• Some experience or interest in mechanical engineering would be desirable.
• Experience in wastewater treatment plant, processing plant or similar industrial environment preferred.
• Experience with spreadsheets and word processing advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and forklift experience or certification preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the Plant team with day-to-day operations, including transferring bulk liquids between storage tanks, sampling road tankers and assisting with the discharge of bulk liquids from vehicles and barges.
• Start and stop plant machinery as required, carry out daily check sheets, report defects and operate a forklift truck following full training.
• Carrying out general housekeeping duties such as litter picking, as well as basic maintenance tasks including greasing, chipping and painting.
• Monitor contractors and visitors to help ensure they remain safe while on site.
• Actively supporting the continuous improvement of the company’s QHSE Management Systems.
• Full training will be provided, and all required PPE and workwear will be supplied.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Forklift training

Tools

Forklift

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

Veolia UK in Marchwood, Hampshire, is seeking a Plant Operator to support daily operations, move bulk liquids, and assist with discharge from vehicles and barges. The role includes starting/stopping plant machinery, daily checks, and site housekeeping.

Overtime paid; 45 hours per week with early/late shifts. Full training and PPE provided, plus benefits and a strong commitment to safety and environment.