Salary: £42,116.32 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours a week working 4 on 4 off including weekends and public holidays, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays incorporated into a shift rota

Location: Staffordshire Energy Recovery Facility at Four Ashes

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 sees the world in a similar way to take up an exciting Assistant Shift Plant Operator role in our dynamic team.

Because of our responsibility when it comes to leading change, resourcing takes every single one of us, and this is how you can play your part. And if you’re looking for an excellent opportunity to become part of the Staffordshire Energy Recovery Facility, this role will suit you perfectly.

It doesn’t matter if 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 in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.

What will you be doing?

• Operate and monitor the plant from the main control room to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Recovery Facility

• Assist in ensuring day to day compliance with all aspects of the Environmental Permit, reporting any issues to the Shift Team Leader

• Carry out routine plant inspections and adjustments / operations as required collecting and recording plant data

• Record all events in the Operators log

• To work well as part of the Operations team, assisting other team members and assisting the Shift Team Leader as required

• Manage waste bunker as required

• Training towards Level 3 Engineering / Technical Qualification

• Hold Telehandler, Forklift & Loading Shovel licences

• To carry out other duties that may be required

• Assist other Company staff and contractors as required

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What are we looking for?

• Able to operate, or train to operate a variety of complex systems a DCS (Distributed Control System)

• Experience gained through shift working in a continuous process operation preferably on steam generating equipment Waste Incineration experience desirable

• An understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues

• Able to work a continuous rotating shift pattern, including adequate voluntary overtime to cover the workload and colleagues’ absences

• Strong ability to learn and complete a Level 3 Qualification

• Able to operate, or train to operate a variety of mobile equipment

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.