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Operations & Maintenance Assistant

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ 34,205 - 34,205 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newhaven, East Sussex

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Grade: 4.1
 
Hours: 40 hours per week, mon-fri
 
Location: Veolia Newhaven ERF
 
North Quay Road
 
Newhaven
 
East Sussex
 
BN9 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. 

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; 

Operate mobile plant to empty process metal skips and unload deliveries of process consumables, keeping operations running smoothly
 
Carry out routine, basic maintenance checks on mobile plant (including oil and water checks), reporting defects and escalating issues promptly
 
Support safe vehicle and pedestrian movements through on-site traffic management, and maintain high standards of housekeeping across the site
 
Operate overhead travelling refuse cranes in line with operating procedures and safety requirements
 
Use the weighbridge and plant maintenance computer systems to record movements, monitor activity and support day-to-day plant administration
 
Provide hands-on support to operations and maintenance colleagues with routine day-shift tasks as required
 
Work in full compliance with environmental, health and safety procedures and all relevant statutory requirements
 
Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by site management

What we're looking for;

Current mobile plant and fork truck driving qualifications, with a safety-first approach
 
The ability to operate (or train to operate) a range of mobile equipment and fixed plant in an operational environment
 
Competent, intermediate computer skills, with confidence using site systems and recording information accurately
 
A good understanding of health and safety procedures, and a consistent focus on safe working practices
 
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across the site
 
Flexibility to support operational demand, including willingness to work paid overtime when required

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.

Job Posting End Date:

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

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