Plant Operator – Waste Processing & Control Room

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited is seeking a hands-on Plant Operator to support waste processing operations at Aldridge. The role focuses on operating processing equipment, maintaining safety, and supporting maintenance tasks across a busy site.

You will work 40 hours per week with early and afternoon shifts, including a Friday afternoon shift and Saturday overtime. A full UK driving licence and practical experience with plant machinery are essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is required.
• Experience with plant and equipment and general site operations.
• Knowledge of health and safety ideally IOSH.
• Previous experience in a similar operational manual handling role is preferred.
• Forklift licences and yellow plant licences are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant processing equipment (mixing tanks, pumps, control room operations).
• Carry out treatment of waste operations.
• Operate site vehicles (forklift, wheeled loading shovel, bulk tanker) after training.
• Assist in maintenance of plant and equipment and processes.
• Promote environmental awareness to contractors, visitors and employees.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Plant and equipment knowledge

Health and safety (IOSH)

Manual handling experience

Forklift licences (desirable)

Tools

Forklift (desirable)

Job description

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited is seeking a hands-on Plant Operator to support waste processing operations at Aldridge. The role focuses on operating processing equipment, maintaining safety, and supporting maintenance tasks across a busy site.

You will work 40 hours per week with early and afternoon shifts, including a Friday afternoon shift and Saturday overtime. A full UK driving licence and practical experience with plant machinery are essential.