Vehicle Wash & Site Operator (HGV/C + Forklift)

Veolia; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Discounts for groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources for you

24 hour virtual GP for you and family

One paid day to volunteer

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia is hiring for a vehicle wash operative in London area. The role involves operating pressure washers to clean a variety of vehicles, handling degreasers and chemicals per safety procedures, and maintaining the wash site and logs.

You will follow risk assessments, adhere to PPE rules, and perform related manual duties as needed. The position requires a UK HGV Cat C licence, a counterbalance forklift licence, and a Water Jetting Association qualification.

Qualifications

• Training/experience for use of pressure washers.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible to undertake a wide range of tasks are all key attributes.
• UK Full HGV licence (Cat C)
• Forklift licence (Counterbalance)
• Qualification issued by the Water Jetting Association (WJA)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Pressure washing experience

Work under pressure

Ability to work alone

Flexible to tasks

Tools

UK HGV licence (Cat C)

Forklift licence (Counterbalance)

Water Jetting Association (WJA) qualification

Job description

Veolia is hiring for a vehicle wash operative in London area. The role involves operating pressure washers to clean a variety of vehicles, handling degreasers and chemicals per safety procedures, and maintaining the wash site and logs.

You will follow risk assessments, adhere to PPE rules, and perform related manual duties as needed. The position requires a UK HGV Cat C licence, a counterbalance forklift licence, and a Water Jetting Association qualification.