Operations Support Assistant

Ready to find the right role for you?Salary: Up to £28,000 FTE (Pro-rata)Hours: Part Time, 25-30 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Hours can be agreed depending on individual availability and business needsLocation: Weeping Cross DepotShrewsburyShropshireSY5 6HTWhen 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 Support 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 (pro rata)Access to our company/people’s pension schemeDiscounts on everything from groceries to well known retailersAccess to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your householdOne paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your communityOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentialWhat you’ll be doing;Provide operational admin support to other Supervisory teams, including cover for the Operations Support coordinatorRaise purchase orders and place orders with suppliersProvide cover for payroll related tasks such as entering employee absence information and overtimeMonitor the depot shared email inbox, allocate queries and track actions to completionSupport supervisors with customer enquiries, providing clear written and verbal responsesTake notes/minutes at depot meetings and circulate actions as neededOrganise, maintain and update documents on the depot Google Team DriveComplete general office admin: filing, photocopying, record keeping, answering phone calls and email enquiriesSupport the management team with ad-hoc administration tasksUpdate internal communication channels such as Veolia TV and site noticeboardsWhat we’re looking for;IT-literate with confidence using standard office systems (Google familiarity desirable)Strong verbal communication with a professional telephone mannerClear written communication skills for customer responses and internal updatesGood numerical skills, with confidence handling payroll inputs and purchase order adminHighly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlinesAccurate, with strong attention to detail and record-keeping skillsUnderstanding of GDPR and handling sensitive information appropriatelyExperience in an operational environmentDriving licence is highly desirable as occasional cover may be required between depotsBehaves in line with Veolia values: Community Spirit, Customer Focus, Innovation, Respect, ResponsibilityWhat’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.#J-18808-Ljbffr…