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Operations & Maintenance Assistant

Unload vehicle deliveries using forklift and ensure proper process of consumables
Newhaven, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Entry Level
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Veolia

Veolia

A global corporation specializing in water, waste, and energy management services aimed at developing sustainable environmental solutions.

Operations & Maintenance Assistant

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:

  • Use of forklift to empty process metal skips and unload vehicle deliveries of process consumables
  • Carry out routine & basic maintenance of mobile plant, including oil and water checks etc, reporting defects found
  • Assist with on-site traffic management and site housekeeping
  • Operate overhead travelling refuse cranes
  • Operate weighbridge & plant maintenance computer systems
  • Support operations and maintenance colleagues as required routine tasks on day shift
  • Compliance with company environmental, health and safety procedures and statutory requirements
  • Carry out other reasonable tasks and duties as requested by management

What we're looking for:

  • Current mobile plant and fork truck driving qualifications
  • Ability to operate, or train to operate, a variety of mobile equipment and fixed plant
  • Intermediate computer skills
  • Familiarity with health & safety procedures
  • Able to communicate effectively orally & in writing
  • Available and willing to work overtime (paid) when workload demands

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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Operations & Maintenance Assistant
Newhaven, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Operations
About Veolia
A global corporation specializing in water, waste, and energy management services aimed at developing sustainable environmental solutions.