Shift Plant Operator

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Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Grade: 4.2

Hours: 40 hours per week, Shift Hours - 12 Hours Per Day. Rotating shift pattern including weekends and public holidays

Location: Battlefield Enterprise Park

Vanguard Way

Shrewsbury

Shropshire

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.



As a Shift Plant Operator 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;

• Assist the Shift Team Leader with the operation and monitoring of plant from a Central Control Room.
  
• Operate plant and equipment as required including, mobile plant and refuse cranes.
  
• Assist in ensuring day to day compliance with all aspects of the Environmental Permit.
  
• Carry out routine plant inspections and adjustments / operations as required.
  
• Collect and record plant data.
  
• Monitor stock and take receipt of consumables / collection of residues .
  
• Ensure a safe and efficient operation of all activities on site including a waste-fired high-pressure boiler, generator and associated auxiliary plant
  
• First-line fault diagnosis
  

What we''re looking for;

• Experience of mechanical & electrical plant with experience of plant operations, ideally gained within an engineering role
  
• Experience gained through working in a continuous process environment
  
• Ability to operate (or train to operate) a variety of mobile equipment and fixed plant
  
• Ability to work a continuous rotating shift pattern
  
• Appropriate NVQ for the duties above (Desirable)
  

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.





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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.