Plant Operators

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Basildon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a driver incentive: earn £1000

Free physiotherapy

Financial wellbeing support: early pay

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc in Basildon seeks a Plant Operator to manage plant equipment for waste handling, sorting and transfer. This on-site role offers training and the chance to contribute to environmental outcomes while working within a supportive team and a respected waste services provider.

You will operate yard operations, marshal vehicles, and support the site supervisor. A forklift license, licences, and teamwork are essential, with development opportunities and competitive

Qualifications

• Forklift qualification is required.
• Shovel licence and 360 grab license.
• Knowledge of weighbridge systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Reversing assistant experience is desirable.
• Good communication and teamwork are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Keep the yard area clean.
• Marshalling vehicle movement around the site.
• Assist the site supervisor with day-to-day operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reversing experience

Tools

Forklift licence

Shovel licence

360 grab license

Weighbridge knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Job description

At Veolia our Plant Operators are responsible for operating the necessary plant equipment involved in the handling, sorting and transferring of waste. By joining Veolia as a Plant Operative, you are playing your part in helping us to combat climate change. Veolia Basildon Transfer Station is located on the Burnt Mills Industrial Estate with good public transport links. The site operates from 07:00 to 17.00 where the commercial department will dispose of their waste in Basildon up to 20,000 tonnes per year. What will you be doing?

• Refer a driver to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Free physiotherapy service
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailer
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

• Ensuring the yard area is kept clean
• Marshalling vehicle movement around the site at busy times
• Assisting site supervisor in day to day running of site operations, We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Forklift qualified
• Shovel licence
• 360 grab license
• Knowledge of using weighbridge systems
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Good communication skills
• Reversing assistant experience When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.

With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.