Multiskilled Operative

Mobile Plant Operative 

Salary:  £36,317 per annum , plus Veolia benefits 

Hours: 4 Days on , 2 days off Rota 

Monday - Friday 7am - 6:30pm 

Saturday: 7am - 5pm 

Sunday 9am - 4:30pm 

Location: Thamesmead, SE28 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.

Whether you’re looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day’s work, 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;

- 20 days of annual leave

- Access to our people’s pension scheme

- Free physiotherapy service 

- 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

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 

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

What you'll be doing;

• Operating the front loading shovel and 360-degree wheeled materials handler to move, load and transport waste safely and competently.

• Operate the site weighbridge to weigh in/out approved vehicles inline with company and contractual requirements.  

• Manage weighbridge data inline with contractual requirements. 

• Complying with current Health and Safety legislation, site licence regulations, agreed Codes of Practice and any other statutory and legal requirements. 

• Be responsible for traffic management of customer vehicles and other mobile plant movements.

• Routine maintenance of the site mobile plant, weighbridge, and general site condition. 

• Keeping the site in a reasonably clean and tidy condition at all times by undertaking litter-picking duties,sweeping etc. 

• Completing related daily paperwork to the required standards. 

• Providing cover at other waste transfer stations when required. 

What we're looking for;

Essential: 

• Trained and certified to operate plant equipment - Loading Shovel and 360 Handler licences

• Ability to communicate effectively within a team and with the general public 

• Work on own initiative as well as part of a team 

• Reliable, punctual and customer orientated 

• Able to follow work instructions from the site supervisor/manager

• Computer literate

Desirable: 

• Trained and certified to operate plant equipment – Telehandler, FLT, Loading Shovel

• Experience with RoRo or skips. 

• Previous experience within a similar role

What’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.