Hours: 48 hours per week: Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm
Saturday and Bank Holiday working required
Location: Basildon, SS13 1DL
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.
With one of the largest growing fleets in the UK, our drivers are pivotal to delivering essential services. They work hard to serve their local communities and make a positive impact every day.
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
Refer a driver to us once you've joined and earn £1000
Free physiotherapy service
Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailer
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
At Veolia our Plant Operators are responsible for operating the necessary plant equipment involved in the handling, sorting and transferring of waste. By joining Veolia as a Plant Operative, you are playing your part in helping us to combat climate change. Veolia Basildon Transfer Station is located on the Burnt Mills Industrial Estate with good public transport links. The site operates from 07:00 to 17.00 where the commercial department will dispose of their waste in Basildon up to 20,000 tonnes per year.
What will you be doing?
Ensuring the yard area is kept clean
Marshalling vehicle movement around the site at busy times
Assisting site supervisor in day to day running of site operations
What we're looking for;
Essential:
Forklift qualified
Shovel licence
Knowledge of using weighbridge systems
Ability to work as part of a teamDesirable:
Good communication skills
Reversing assistant 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.
If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.
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
Salary description
£33488.00 - £33488.00 per year