Waste Transfer Operator - Front Loader & 360 Excavator

Veolia; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Pension scheme

Refer a driver bonus

Free physiotherapy

Discounts on groceries & retailers

Wellbeing resources

Training & development

Earned wage access

Job summary

Veolia is hiring for a Transfer station operative at Rochester. The role involves operating a front loading shovel and 360 excavator, loading waste, weighing and coordinating with site teams. 43 hours per week with some bank holidays and a day in lieu. Salary £30,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits.

You’ll contribute to safe waste handling, routine plant maintenance, and liaison with contractors. The package includes pension access, career development and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar operational environment.
• Mobile Plant licence required (loading shovel or 360 excavator).
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Front Loading Shovel and 360 excavator to transport waste safely.
• Routine maintenance and cleaning of mobile plant and equipment.
• Liaise with site personnel, contractors and tipping authorities.
• Maximise outgoing weights of material.
• Load vehicles with waste.
• Control vehicle movements.
• Operate the weighbridge.

Skills

Operational experience

Mobile Plant Licence

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Veolia is hiring for a Transfer station operative at Rochester. The role involves operating a front loading shovel and 360 excavator, loading waste, weighing and coordinating with site teams. 43 hours per week with some bank holidays and a day in lieu. Salary £30,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits.

You’ll contribute to safe waste handling, routine plant maintenance, and liaison with contractors. The package includes pension access, career development and wellbeing support.