Yellow Plant Operative

Veolia; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company in Cambridge is seeking a Plant Operator to manage waste handling and equipment operations. Responsibilities include operating plant equipment, ensuring site cleanliness, and assisting in daily activities. Ideal candidates possess mobile plant experience, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a team. Training will be provided for those without prior experience. The company offers competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to company pension scheme

Retail discounts

Support resources for health

Paid volunteer day

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with mobile plant equipment preferred, but training provided.
• Good communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate necessary plant equipment for waste handling and sorting.
• Ensure yard area is maintained clean and tidy.
• Operate weighbridge activities.
• Assist with vehicle movement during busy times.
• Support site supervisor in daily operations.

Skills

Mobile Plant Experience

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Loading Shovel

360 Grab

Cherry Picker

FLT with Bale Clamps

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £33,696 plus Veolia benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday 06:00 to 16:25 with 45 minute unpaid break

Location: Cambridge, CB4 0DN

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing:

• Operate the necessary plant equipment involved in the handling, sorting and transferring of waste.
• Ensuring the yard area is kept clean and tidy.
• Operation of weighbridge activities.
• Marshalling vehicle movement around the site at busy times.
• Assisting site supervisor in day to day running of site operations.

What are we looking for:

• Mobile Plant Experience to include but not essential: Loading Shovel and/or 360 Grab (full training can be given).
• Experience using Cherry Picker and FLT including Bale Clamps are desirable but full training will be given.
• Good communication skills.
• Be able to work as part of a team.
• Reversing assistant experience.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.