Mobile Plant Operator
Job Details
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Salary: £30,705.35 plus Veolia benefits
Overtime is available - time & a half for weekdays & Saturdays. Double time for Sundays
Staff engagement days
Cycle to work
Referral scheme
Location: Farnham Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 4JD
Hours: 40 hours, weekly rotating shifts 06:00am to 14:30pm and 14:30pm to 23:00pm
Potential shift cover required 6am to 2:30pm or 2:30pm to 11pm
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;
- 20 days of annual leave
- 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 Shovels and 360-degree Excavator to transport waste
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
Complete machine/plant hours, defect sheets and other related paperwork
Ensure that the correct waste types are accepted and any non conforming wastes are reported and dealt with accordingly
Carry out quality checks on the outgoing recycled material to ensure that it meets the market quality standards
Ensure that outgoing weights of recycled material are maximised
You may be required by the Company to work at a different location than your normal place of work, from time to time, where it is reasonable and practical to do so.
What are we looking for?
Previous experience within a similar operational environment
Mobile plant licence
Full UK driving licence and own transport due to the location of the site
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.