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Salary: £33,993.46 plus £266 per month for weekend shift allowance

Overtime is available - x1.5 for Saturdays - x2.0 for Sundays

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Hours - 43 hours, Saturday and Sunday 07:00 to 17:00 and Monday to Wednesday 0800 to 1600 (Thursdays and Fridays days off)

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.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, 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 people's pension scheme
• - Free physiotherapy service
• - 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
• - Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What will you be doing?

• Operate the Front Loading Shovel and 360-degree Excavator to transport waste safely competently on completion of relevant training
• Routine maintenance of mobile plant and equipment, including oils and water checks and reporting defects.
• Liaise with site personnel, contractors, tipping authorities and members of the haulage department
• Ensure that the correct waste types are accepted and stored correctly and any non conforming wastes are reported and dealt with accordingly
• To ensure that outgoing weights of material are maximised
• To assist with the training of new operator
• Unloading and loading of vehicles with waste

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience within a similar operational environment
• Mobile Plant licence/s - loading shovel or 360 excavator
• Full UK driving licence and own transport due to the location of the site

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.