Shift Operations Assistant
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Salary - £39,033.16 plus Veolia Benefits
Hours - 36.66 per week Fixed Shift Pattern, 14 fixed shifts plus 3 spares per 5 week rota
Location - Tyseley, Birmingham B11 2BA
This is a state-of-the-art Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) just to the east of Birmingham City Centre, which takes 350,000 tonnes of Birmingham's rubbish each year and converts it into electricity.
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.
Whether 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, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
- 28 days of annual leave, plus 5 additional days following 5 years service
- Access to our people's 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?
- Operating the refuse and ash cranes, ensuring good pit management.
- Forklift truck duties include unloading and loading of vehicles, moving items around the site, loading/unloading of 5 cubic metre bins onto the hoist system.
- Undertake training and development towards Plant Operator / Clinical Operator positions
Our site is a 24/7 operation, there may be occasions where there is a requirement to work unsociable hours or provide short notice cover, so a degree of flexibility is required
What are we looking for?
- Previous engineering training/experience and/or ERF/Clinical Waste experience
- Experience of continuous process environment
- Must be PC literate, ability to learn how to use software systems
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Knowledge and high regard of current Health & Safety
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:
24-09-2025
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.