Operation & Maintenance Assistant

Company: Veolia Group
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Overview

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £34,000.04 per annum + local bonus scheme and Veolia benefits. Hours: 40 hours per week (including bank holidays). Location: Battlefield Energy Recovery Facility, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3TG. 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.

Benefits

  • 33 days annual leave per year
  • 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
  • 24‑hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
  • One paid day leave per year to volunteer and support your community
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Responsibilities

  • Manage the waste reception and ash residue hall areas, maintaining a safe working environment, controlling vehicle movements, and operating mobile plant equipment to load vehicles and maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping
  • Operate the plant refuse cranes safely and efficiently, in line with site procedures and operational requirements
  • Clean plant areas and equipment to maintain the required health, safety and operational standards
  • Carry out routine plant inspections, take readings, and support basic operational checks, training alongside the operations shift team
  • Undertake additional duties as required, as instructed by the Operations Supervisor/Shift Team Leader, to support safe and compliant site performance

Qualifications

  • Strong technical ability, with a practical approach to problem‑solving and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Self‑motivated and able to work with minimal supervision, prioritising multiple tasks to achieve operational objectives
  • Good communication and organisational skills, with PC literacy and the ability to accurately record readings and inspection information
  • A full driving licence (essential)
  • Counterbalance forklift truck, telehandler and wheel loader qualification (or equivalent) is desirable
  • Experience operating mobile plant is desirable

EEO Statement

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.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026