Salary: £32,000.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Sheffield, S4 7YX
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;
* 33 days of annual leave
* 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;
* Support the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the ERF Transfer Station and wider Energy Recovery Facility.
* Carry out waste acceptance checks on arrival, complete relevant paperwork accurately and direct waste to the appropriate disposal route.
* Operate site plant and equipment, including forklift trucks and, following training, wheeled bucket loaders, to load and unload vehicles, move materials and manage waste bins.
* Assess bin and pallet contents, transferring waste between pallets and bins as required to maintain safe and efficient waste throughput.
* Decant, clean, inspect and store waste bins, ensuring the transfer station is kept clean, tidy and free from overflowing waste.
* Manage vehicle movements and traffic flow around the transfer station and ERF to minimise disruption and maintain site safety.
* Carry out routine washdown, housekeeping and basic maintenance activities, report defects or hazards promptly, and support wider ERF operational and maintenance tasks when required.
What we're looking for;
* Previous experience operating yellow plant machinery and a full, clean UK driving licence.
* A strong safety-first mindset, with a good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements and the confidence to report hazards or stop unsafe work.
* Experience operating a forklift truck; a current forklift truck and/or wheeled bucket loader qualification would be advantageous.
* Good communication skills, with the ability to work professionally with colleagues, drivers, waste suppliers and supervisors.
* Experience within a heavy process, continuous-production, waste incineration or clinical-waste environment would be desirable, along with basic computer skills and the ability to learn site software systems.
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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