Plant Operative

Salary - £36,395.43 plus Veolia Benefits

Hours - 40 per week 7.15am - 4.15pm Monday to Friday

Alternate Saturdays 0715 - 1315

Overtime each week is potentially available

Location - Blue Haze Landfill, Ringwood, Hants BH24 3QE

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

What will you be doing?

• Safe operation of heavy mobile plant at both the landfill, transfer station & IBA facilities - Wheeled Loading Shovel, 360 Excavator, Dozer, Articulated Dumper, Agricultural Dumper, Tractor and Landfill Compactor- Training will be provided if needed
• Daily operator checks and handling of waste
• Maximise outgoing vehicle weights
• Routine site maintenance and cleaning of the facility
• Complete machine hours, defect sheets and other related paperwork

What are we looking for?

• Similar operational manual handling experience
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety

Desirable:

• Experience in waste industry/operations
• Mobile plant licences
• Waste / Landfill experience

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.