Salary: £27,943.65 per annum plus Veolia benefits rising to £30,543.69 once training completed

Hours: 40 hours per week. This is a days/cover role 

Normal hours will be 0700-1530 but will include occasional cover of the morning/afternoon/nights shifts.

Location: Newmarket Approach

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS9 0RJ

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. 

As an Operations & Maintenance Assistant you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. 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;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Facilities including a free onsite gym, parking and subsidised restaurant

• Access to our company/people’s 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

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• 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 you’ll be doing; 

• Operate Mobile plant to ensure efficient plant operation and recyclate collection

• Operating the plant SCADA system when trained

• General cleaning of equipment, structure and floor within the Mechanical Pre Treatment (MPT)  including baling hall and yard, shredders, trommels, ballistic separators and all mobile plant to name but a few 

• Assisting with the supervision of contractors and visitors to the site

• Wearing of correct PPE

• Reporting all safety & plant / equipment issues

• Working as a team and maintain contact with others

• Using handrails and marked walkways when moving around site

• Keeping the work area clean and tidy from litter and spillages

• Stop the Job and report any safety issues to your Supervisor

• Checking all equipment, tools and machinery before using them

• Knowing where and how to use the emergency stops

• Clearing of blockages

• Basic isolations of plant to ensure own and staff safety (LOTO)

What we're looking for;

Essential

• Full UK driving licence

• Understanding of Health and safety policies and procedures

Desirable

• Mobile plant licence and experience is desirable

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.