Site Operative

Veolia Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing resources

24h virtual GP

One paid day to volunteer

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia Group in Fulham is recruiting for a vehicle wash operative to operate pressure washer machinery, clean a variety of vehicles and follow health and safety guidelines. You will maintain wash schedules, use degreasers and dispose of debris, while keeping tools in good repair and logging vehicle movements.

The role requires a UK Full HGV licence (Cat C), willingness to work Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, and adherence to PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Essential: Good communication skills.
• Essential: Ability to work under pressure and flexibility.
• Essential: UK Full HGV licence (Cat C).
• Essential: Training/experience for use of pressure washers.
• Desirable: Forklift licence (Counterbalance).
• Desirable: Qualification issued by the Water Jetting Association (WJA).

Responsibilities

• Operate pressure washer machinery safely and effectively to clean a variety of vehicles.
• Use degreasers and chemicals while following health and safety risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain an established schedule as requested and provide feedback to improve schedule efficiency.
• Clean up debris and other waste materials from wash area and site.
• Keep tools and equipment in good repair.
• Follow health and safety PPE requirements at all times.
• Complete vehicle washing log.
• Complete necessary vehicle movements to and from other locations.

Skills

Good communication

Work under pressure

Flexibility

Tools

Pressure washer

Forklift licence (Counterbalance)

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?Salary: £17.83 per hour plus Veolia benefitsHours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10:00 - 18:30Location: Fulham, SW6 2QAWhen 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. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.What we can offer you;25 days of annual leaveAccess to our company/people’s pension schemeDiscounts on everything from groceries to well known retailersAccess to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your householdOne paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your communityOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentialWhat you'll be doing;Operate pressure washer machinery safely and effectively to clean a variety of vehicles.Use degreasers, chemicals whilst following health and safety risk assessments and method statements.Maintain an established schedule as requested and provide feedback to improve schedule efficiency.Clean up debris and other waste materials from wash area and site.Other manual duties as directed by Workshop Manager.Keep tools and equipment in good repair.Clean and maintain Site areas to ensure safe operation at all times.Follow health and safety PPE requirements at all times.Complete vehicle washing log.Complete necessary vehicle movements to and from other locations.What we're looking for;Essential:Good communication skills.The ability to work under pressure, actively seek solutions to problems and havingFlexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks are all key attributes.UK Full HGV licence (Cat C)Ability to work aloneTraining/experience for use of pressure washers.Desirable:Forklift licence (Counterbalance)Leadership experienceQualification issued by the Water Jetting Association (WJA)What’s next?Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.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.We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.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.