Waste Operations & Maintenance Technician

Veolia; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounts

Health resources

Virtual GP

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia in Birmingham is seeking a hands-on operative for the waste transfer station. The role involves forklift and loader duties, handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and ensuring safe, compliant operations across the site.

Candidates should have practical experience with site equipment, a clean UK driving licence, and a strong health and safety mindset. The role offers robust benefits and opportunities for training and development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a wheeled bucket loader and forklift vehicles with a focus on safety around people, vehicles and plant equipment.
• Experience in ERF, clinical waste environments or waste transfer stations preferred.
• Ability to learn on-site software systems for checks, records and basic reporting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on operative duties within the waste transfer station, including forklift operations, unloading/loading vehicles, and moving waste safely.
• Complete pre-acceptance checks on waste, verify documentation, packaging and compliance with site criteria.
• Receive and handle various waste types, ensuring correct segregation, labelling and safe handling.
• Decant/transfer waste from pallets to bins to maintain a steady waste stream for the incinerator.
• Operate wheeled bucket loader to manage waste inputs and support plant throughput.
• Carry out ash filter duties, monitor ash hopper levels and keep lines clear for continuous operation.

Skills

Wheeled bucket loader operation

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

PC literacy

Job description

Veolia in Birmingham is seeking a hands-on operative for the waste transfer station. The role involves forklift and loader duties, handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and ensuring safe, compliant operations across the site.

Candidates should have practical experience with site equipment, a clean UK driving licence, and a strong health and safety mindset. The role offers robust benefits and opportunities for training and development within a supportive team environment.