Control Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Veolia scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Salary - £46,606.15 Plus Veolia Benefits
Hours - 33.6 per week
4 day on - Two days of 7am - 7pm and Two nights of 7pm - 7am
6 rest days
Location - High Temperature Incineration Plant, Ellesmere Port, CH65 4EQ
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.
Whether you’re looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day’s work, 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:
Annual leave - built into the shift pattern
Access to our lifesight 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 will you be doing?
Assist in maintaining the supply of waste both solid and liquid to the incineration plant, the in-feeding of packaged waste via the Drum System, Shredding, Mixing & Pumping facility, Repack Airlock, Bulk Feed System
Assisting the Day Team with waste handling, tanker offloading and general handling requirements.
Make up liquid waste blends and transfer liquids together with changing over blends as
Providing written and verbal plant performance information to key internal customers
Ensure that slag and ash dischargers can discharge safely into available skips
Form part of the shift first responder support in the event of an emergency
What are we looking for?
Process industry experience as a control operator or similar
Basic awareness of HSE legislation and chemical handling safe practices
Forklift truck experience
Understanding of the incineration process and impact of varying waste feeds.
Basic Industrial Fire Fighting techniques including use of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus.
A willingness to learn and drive to work through various shift operator levels to control operator and beyond.
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.