Operation & Maintenance Assistant

Salary: Competitive plus bonus and Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week on a staggered day rota Location: Veolia, Battlefield Energy Recovery Facility, SY1 3TG 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. It's why we're looking for someone who sees the world in a similar way to take up an exciting Operations & Maintenance Assistant role in our dynamic team. Our ERF utilises world-class technology to safely transform residual waste into energy for the National Grid. Our facility in Shropshire is designed to process 106,000 tonnes of waste every year which is not suitable for recycling or composting. The facility will produce 9MW of energy for the National Grid suitable for powering 10,000 homes. It doesn't matter if 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 in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Access to our company pension scheme Free physiotherapy service 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 Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What will you be doing? Manage the waste reception and ash residue hall areas, maintaining a safe environment Managing vehicle movements and operating mobile plant equipment to load vehicles and maintain a high level of cleanliness Operation of the plant refuge cranes Cleaning of the plant and equipment to maintain the health, safety and operational standards required Carrying out plant inspections, taking readings and training with the operations shift team Any other duties as instructed by the Operations Supervisor / Shift Team Leader What are we looking for? Problem solving and being able to work well as part of a team Current counterbalance forklift truck, Telehandler and wheel loader driving qualification or equivalent is desirable but training will be provided PC literate and good communication and organisational skills. Be self-motivated, requiring minimal supervision and able to cope with prioritising simultaneous tasks to achieve objectives Driving licence is essential Experience of operating a mobile plant is desirable What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply