Operations & Maintenance Assistant

Salary: £32,741.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week (On a staggered Day Rota)

Location: Veolia, Four Ashes, Staffordshire Energy Recovery Facility

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; 

• Manage the waste reception and ash residue hall areas, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment at all times

• Coordinate and manage vehicle movements across the site, operating mobile plant equipment to efficiently load vehicles

• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the facility to support operational excellence

• Provide support in operating the weighbridge system, ensuring accurate recording and documentation of waste movements

• Operate the plant refuge cranes safely and efficiently in accordance with operational procedures

• Undertake cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment to uphold the highest health, safety and operational standards

• Conduct regular plant inspections, record technical readings and participate in ongoing training with the operations shift team

• Collaborate effectively with the Operations Supervisor and Shift Team Leader, undertaking additional duties as required to support facility operations

What we're looking for;

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a collaborative approach to working effectively within a team environment

• Proficient IT skills with excellent written and verbal communication capabilities and strong organisational abilities

• Self-motivated individual who can work autonomously with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards

• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple simultaneous tasks effectively to achieve operational objectives

• Valid full UK driving license

• Current certification in counterbalance forklift truck, Telehandler and wheel loader operation, or equivalent qualifications (desirable)

• Proven experience in operating mobile plant equipment within an industrial or operational environment (desirable)

Where you’ll work 

Our ERF’s utilise world-class technology to safely transform residual waste into energy for the National Grid. Our facility in Staffordshire is designed to process 340,000 tonnes of waste every year which is not suitable for recycling or composting. The facility produces 26MW of energy for the National Grid suitable for powering 66,000 homes.

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.