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Salary: £51,838.30 per annum plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week, working on a rotating shift pattern that includes weekends and Public Holidays
Location: Staffordshire Energy Recovery Facility at Four Ashes, Staffordshire.
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;
Operate and monitor the plant from the main control room by means of a computerised control system to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Energy Recovery Facility.
Ensuring day to day compliance with all aspects of the Environmental Permit
Reporting any noncompliance or incident to the Shift Team Leader.
Carry out routine plant inspections and adjustments / operations as required collecting and recording plant data.
To work well as part of the Operations team, supervising other team members and assisting the Shift Team Leader as required
Assist other Company staff and contractors as required
What we're looking for;
Able to operate a variety of complex systems a DCS (Distributed Control System)
An experienced Operator/Technician ideally having completed a recognised Engineering apprenticeship/operational training course.
Experience gained through shift working in a continuous process operation preferably on steam generating equipment Waste Incineration experience desirable
A good understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues
Able to work a continuous rotating shift pattern, including adequate voluntary overtime to cover the workload and colleagues' absences
Strong ability to learn and complete a Level 3 Qualification
Where you'll work
Our ERF's utilise world-class technology to safely transform residual waste into energy for the National Grid. Our facility in Staffordshire is designed to process 340,000 tonnes of waste every year which is not suitable for recycling or composting. The facility will produce 26 MW of energy for the National Grid suitable for powering 66,000 homes.
The development of this facility at Four Ashes forms part of these important objectives and would recover energy from waste that would otherwise be sent to environmentally and financially costly landfill.
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.
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