Waste Operations Technician (Plant & Site)

E488 Whitemoss Landfill Limited; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme access

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health, mental and financial health资源

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia is hiring at the Whitemoss Landfill Site in Skelmersdale for a plant operator role. You will operate loading equipment, direct tipping operations, and maintain cleanliness and safety across the site, handling routine labour tasks and weighbridge coverage as needed.

We expect similar operational or manual handling experience, strong Health & Safety knowledge, and relevant licences. The role offers 45 hours per week, with overtime potential and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Health & safety knowledge

Manual handling

Tools

Forklift Telehandler licence

Yellow plant licence

Job description

Veolia is hiring at the Whitemoss Landfill Site in Skelmersdale for a plant operator role. You will operate loading equipment, direct tipping operations, and maintain cleanliness and safety across the site, handling routine labour tasks and weighbridge coverage as needed.

We expect similar operational or manual handling experience, strong Health & Safety knowledge, and relevant licences. The role offers 45 hours per week, with overtime potential and a competitive benefits package.