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Salary: £46,092.50 per annum plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week, 4 on 4 off rota consisting of days & nights
Location: Chilton Power Station
Durham
DL17 0PB
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 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/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;
Support the Shift Team Leader on all Health & Safety matters, applying Safe Systems of Work to ensure the safety of employees, contractors and visitors.
Operate and monitor the Energy Recovery Facility from the Central Control Room, adjusting plant and equipment operation to meet operational demands.
Ensure day-to-day compliance with the site Environmental Permit and relevant regulatory requirements.
Provide out-of-hours cover as required, representing site management outside normal office hours.
Provide technical supervision and support to Veolia and contractor personnel carrying out work on site.
Train, coach and monitor other shift staff to ensure competence and safe performance.
Produce clear, concise reports and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Contribute to the effective administration of Health & Safety policies and procedures, and work within Veolia’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems.
Provide shift rota cover (including weekends and Public Holidays) to support continuous operation of the facility.
What we're looking for;
Proven operator experience in a power generation/energy-from-waste/continuous process environment (waste incineration experience desirable).
Completed a recognised Power Station operational apprenticeship/training programme (or equivalent operational training and experience).
Strong working knowledge of environmental compliance and health & safety requirements, with a solid understanding of relevant regulations.
IOSH Passport / IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) certification.
Demonstrable ability to follow and enforce operating procedures and safe systems of work.
Experience working rotating shift patterns, including weekends and Public Holidays.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to produce accurate operational reports.
Self-motivated and able to prioritise workload, work independently, and remain flexible in a fast-paced operational environment.
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.
