Plant Operator
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £32,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hours: 40 hours per week, 08:00-17:00 with flexibility</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Northampton, NN5 5JE</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">What we can offer you;</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">20 days of annual leave (1 extra day annual leave for every year worked up to 25 days)</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Access to our company/people's pension scheme</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentialWhat you'll be doing;</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Wear PPE</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Move and load waste</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Report contamination and non-compliant waste batteries</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Report all service, safety and environmental concerns</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work as a team</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Stay in contact with the team on 2 way radio</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Look out for each other and our customers</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Check all vehicles before using them, report defects</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Stop the job if it's unsafe, report to line manager</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Stay alert for fires, report smoke, smouldering and flamesWhat we're looking for;</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experienced working in an operational environment</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Loading shovel ticket</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">360 & grab licenseDesirable</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous experience in a waste management environmentWhat's next?</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">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</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 12 Oct 2026
- Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Category: Distribution
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