Sustainability Operations Assistant

Veolia Group; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health resources and 24/7 virtual GP

Volunteer day each year

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia Group in Marchwood is seeking an Operation & Maintenance Assistant to support the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the Energy Recovery Facility under the Shift Team Leader. You will help monitor waste reception, operate cranes and weighbridge, and assist with environmental permit compliance.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on operation in an industrial setting, with a commitment to Veolia's values and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements.
• Experience working in an industrial environment, ideally within a continuous-process operation.
• Previous experience in an engineering or operational role would be beneficial.
• Relevant qualifications or training appropriate to the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the Energy Recovery Facility under the direction of the Shift Team Leader.
• Complete daily activities in the Tipping Hall and associated areas to maintain safe, efficient and effective operations.
• Monitor waste reception and disposal activities, ensuring vehicles and drivers comply with company procedures while on site.
• Operate refuse cranes, mobile plant, weighbridge equipment and other operational plant, following appropriate training.
• Support compliance with the site Environmental Permit and report any non-compliance, incidents or environmental issues to the Operations Manager.
• Work in accordance with the company’s Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems and all relevant legislation.
• Assist company employees, contractors and other operational teams as required.
• Complete other reasonable duties requested by management to support the safe and efficient operation of the facility.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Health & safety

Industrial experience

Equipment operation

Education

Relevant qualifications

Tools

Refuse cranes

Mobile plant

Weighbridge

Job description

Veolia Group in Marchwood is seeking an Operation & Maintenance Assistant to support the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the Energy Recovery Facility under the Shift Team Leader. You will help monitor waste reception, operate cranes and weighbridge, and assist with environmental permit compliance.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on operation in an industrial setting, with a commitment to Veolia's values and ongoing development opportunities.