Shift Plant Operator

Veolia; Mount Pleasant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week, 12h Rotating shift pattern that includes weekends and Public Holidays.
Location: North Quay Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0AB

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
• Access to our company 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 you'll be doing:

• Provide shift coverage to ensure continuous ERF operation
• Assist Shift Team Leader in monitoring and operating plant from Central Control Room
• Coordinate control room operations for consistent power production and steam turbine operation
• Take immediate corrective action during emergencies to limit risks
• Monitor and control process parameters, raw materials usage, and environmental emissions
• Safely shut down and restart plant sections according to procedures
• Perform emergency operations during unit trips and abnormal conditions
• Carry out lockout-tagout isolations and understand applied risk hazards
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Permit and report non-compliance
• Conduct routine plant inspections, adjustments, and data collection

What we're looking for:

• IT Literate
• An understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues would be an advantage
• Interested in mechanical & electrical plant with some experience of plant operations, ideally with experience as an Engineering role Appropriate NVQ for the duties of the post
• Experience gained through working in a continuous process environment, preferably with experience of working shifts.
• Able to operate, or train to operate a variety of auxiliary and fixed plant.
• Able to work a continuous rotating shift pattern, including adequate voluntary overtime to cover the workload and colleagues' absences.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritise tasks and work with minimal supervision.
• An effective team member, able to communicate well orally and in writing
• Flexible, with a creative approach to problem-solving

What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.