Site Operative

Veolia; Maresfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on retailers

Health resources and wellbeing support

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an on-site Mobile Plant Operator at Maresfield Waste Transfer Station, East Sussex. You will work average 45 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, 7am-4.30pm, with overtime available.

Join a leading environmental services company recognised as a Best Place to Work, with access to Veolia Benefits, pension, and ongoing development. Previous operational/manual handling experience and IT skills are required; training for mobile plant equipment will be provided.

Qualifications

• Previous operational/manual handling experience.
• Experience operating Mobile Plant: Teletruck, Loading Shovel, Wheeled Materials Handler - Training can be provided.
• Good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Mobile Plant on site and perform daily checks per manufacturer's guidelines.
• Load materials in and out of the site.
• Provide weighbridge cover when needed.
• Work at other sites within the South Downs contract area if required.
• Site housekeeping and traffic control.

Skills

Manual handling

Mobile Plant operation

IT skills

Tools

Teletruck

Loading Shovel

Wheeled Materials Handler

Job description

Salary £31,580.64 plus Veolia Benefits

Overtime is available

Hours - an average 45 per week 7am- 4.30pm

Tuesday to Saturday

Location - Maresfield Waste Transfer Station, East Sussex TN22 2HN

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.

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.

What we can offer you;

• 20 days of annual leave
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• Operating the Mobile Plant on site, completing daily checks while maintaining the equipment in line with the manufacturer's hand book, including cleaning.
• Loading materials in and out of the site
• Provide weighbridge cover when needed
• Working at other sites within the South Downs contract area if required
• Site housekeeping
• Traffic control

What are we looking for?

• Previous operational / manual handling experience
• Experience operating Mobile Plant: Teletruck, Loading Shovel, Wheeled Materials Handler - Training can be provided
• Good IT skills

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.