Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £34,205.81 per annum plus Veolia benefits. Hours: 40 hours per week, mon‑fri. Location: Veolia Newhaven ERF North Quay Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0AB.
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
- 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 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 fork truck 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
- Competent, 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
We are an equal opportunity employer
We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to our scheme and meet the minimum criteria. We are 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.
Ready to see the world as we do? Apply today to help us make a difference for generations to come.
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