Waste & Landfill Operator - Plant & Tipping, 45h/wk

Veolia | UK; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Free physiotherapy

Discounts

Health resources

Training and development

Job summary

Veolia UK at Whitemoss Landfill Site in Skelmersdale is seeking an on-site operative. The role involves operating plant equipment, directing vehicles to tipping locations and maintaining site cleanliness, with 45 hours per week and potential overtime.

You will be paid £13.15 per hour and enjoy Veolia benefits, with training and development opportunities aligned to a busy waste-management site.

Qualifications

• Similar operational / manual handling experience.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Yellow plant licence and experience is desirable.
• Experience in the waste industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant equipment, loading and unloading and safely disposing of hazardous waste.
• Directing vehicles to tipping location, controlling and organising daily tipping operation.
• Housekeeping duties including greasing and cleaning machines, litter picking, stocktaking and compound area cleanliness.
• General labouring work around site including refuelling pumps, fence repair & site maintenance.
• Providing cover on weighbridge as required.

Skills

Operational experience

Manual handling

Health & Safety knowledge

Tools

Yellow plant licence

Job description

Veolia UK at Whitemoss Landfill Site in Skelmersdale is seeking an on-site operative. The role involves operating plant equipment, directing vehicles to tipping locations and maintaining site cleanliness, with 45 hours per week and potential overtime.

You will be paid £13.15 per hour and enjoy Veolia benefits, with training and development opportunities aligned to a busy waste-management site.