Waste Transfer Operator – Loading Shovel & Safety

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days

Company pension

Shopping discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc in Pontypridd is hiring a Plant Operator to operate loading shovel and 360 material handler, feed the picking line, and help maintain a clean, safe site.

You will inspect incoming loads for prohibited waste, perform daily pre-use inspections, and work safely around moving vehicles. The role includes training and developing within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have experience operating mobile plant in waste management or similar industrial setting.
• Strong health and safety understanding in an operational environment.
• Ability to inspect incoming loads for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate loading shovel and 360 material handler.
• Feed picking line and assist with housekeeping and fire prevention.
• Inspect incoming loads and report any defects to supervision.
• Perform daily pre-use inspections on equipment.
• Work around moving vehicles with a traffic management system and adhere to safety rules.
• Support with site cleanliness and environmental permit compliance.

Skills

Operational safety

Mobile plant operation

Teamwork

Daily pre-use inspections

Hazard awareness

Traffic management awareness

Job description

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc in Pontypridd is hiring a Plant Operator to operate loading shovel and 360 material handler, feed the picking line, and help maintain a clean, safe site.

You will inspect incoming loads for prohibited waste, perform daily pre-use inspections, and work safely around moving vehicles. The role includes training and developing within a supportive environment.