Operations & Maintenance Assistant

Operations & Maintenance Assistant

Grade: 4.1

Hours: 40 hours per week, mon‑fri

Location: Veolia Newhaven ERF, North Quay Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0AB

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company/people’s pension scheme
• Discounts on groceries and well‑known retailers
• Resources to support physical, mental and financial health
• 24‑hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members
• One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

What you’ll be doing

• Operate mobile plant to empty process metal skips and unload deliveries of process consumables, keeping operations running smoothly
• Carry out routine, basic maintenance checks on mobile plant (including oil and water checks), reporting defects and escalating issues promptly
• Support safe vehicle and pedestrian movements through on‑site traffic management, and maintain high standards of housekeeping across the site
• Operate overhead travelling refuse cranes in line with operating procedures and safety requirements
• Use the weighbridge and plant maintenance computer systems to record movements, monitor activity and support day‑to‑day plant administration
• Provide hands‑on support to operations and maintenance colleagues with routine day‑shift tasks as required
• Work in full compliance with environmental, health and safety procedures and all relevant statutory requirements
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by site management

What we’re looking for

• Current mobile plant and forklift driving qualifications, with a safety‑first approach
• The ability to operate (or train to operate) a range of mobile equipment and fixed plant in an operational environment
• Intermediate computer skills, with confidence using site systems and recording information accurately
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures, and a consistent focus on safe working practices
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the site
• Flexibility to support operational demand, including willingness to work paid overtime when required

Legal and Equality

We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer interview slots to applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions who opt‑in to the scheme.

All applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds.

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