Location
Rochester Transfer Station, ME2 4NS

Hours
43 hours per week, Monday to Friday 05:00 - 13:30 and 08:00 - 16:30. Required to work every other Saturday. Some bank holiday shifts may also be required, for which a day in lieu will be provided, subject to minimum staffing levels being maintained.

Salary
£30,000 per annum, plus Veolia benefits

About the Role
As a Site Operative at Veolia, you will play a key role in helping the world take better care of its resources and contribute to a better environment for everyone. You will operate the Front Loading Shovel and 360-degree Excavator to transport waste safely and competently upon completion of relevant training. Your duties will include routine maintenance and cleaning of mobile plant and equipment, including oils and water checks, and reporting defects. You will liaise with site personnel, contractors, tipping authorities, and members of the haulage department to ensure smooth operations. Responsibilities also include maximising outgoing weights of material, loading vehicles with waste, controlling vehicle movements, and operating the weighbridge. Veolia offers ongoing training and development opportunities, a supportive and inclusive culture, and a range of benefits designed to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits
20 days holiday, access to the people’s pension scheme, £1000 referral bonus for drivers, free physiotherapy service, discounts on groceries and well-known retailers, access to resources supporting physical, mental and financial health, ongoing training and development, and employee financial well-being support including early access to earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching, and rewards.

Experience
Previous experience within a similar operational environment is required.

About you
You should be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work effectively as part of a team. Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with various stakeholders are important.

Qualifications
Mobile Plant licence(s) for loading shovel or 360 excavator is essential. A full UK driving licence is also required.