Job Description

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Salary:£51,838.30 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours:48 hours per week, 12hr shifts 4 on 4 off 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;

• A recognised Engineering apprenticeship or completion of a relevant operational training programme, demonstrating a solid technical foundation

• Proven experience operating complex plant systems, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), within a continuous process environment

• A background in shift-based operations, ideally gained within steam generating or energy recovery facilities, with experience in Waste Incineration being highly advantageous

• A thorough understanding of current environmental legislation, health and safety regulations and best practices as they apply to plant operations

• The flexibility and commitment to work a continuous rotating shift pattern, including a willingness to undertake voluntary overtime to support operational demands and team cover when required

• The drive and capability to work towards and successfully achieve a Level 3 qualification as part of your ongoing professional development

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.