Apprentice Plant Fitter

Veolia • Level 3 • Bolton, England, United Kingdom • 4d ago

Heavy Vehicle and Plant Apprentice

Salary: £22,048 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Location: KDCV, Turton Street, Bolton Site Turton Street, Bolton, BL1 2TF

Programme Duration: up to 36 months

Candidate shortlisting will take place on w/c 28th April & 5th May 2025 and assessment days will take place between w/c 12th & 19th of May 2025.

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.

Our apprenticeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards our purpose of protecting the planet’s natural resources, while supporting the communities we work in.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards 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
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
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
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Apprenticeship Programme;

During this programme, we'll help you develop your practical and behavioural skills and support you in gaining the technical and professional knowledge required for you to succeed in your career.

As well as this, you’ll also gain a Level 3, technical certificate in Land Based Service Engineering and a competency certificate (NVQ), health & safety and risk safety training certification.

With many of our colleagues starting as apprentices, you’ll receive full support and guidance from everyone throughout.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential.

What you'll be doing;

Maintenance, servicing and reactive repair of typical heavy plant equipment. This includes excavators and dumpers
Preparing machinery for release to live sites
Jet washing and cleaning of plant in readiness to leave the yard
Assisting loading out of plant machinery through 3rd party transportation
Liaison with the operations manager regarding plant movements and allocation timetables
Accurate record keeping, filing and documentation of performed checks
General Yard duties, upkeep and maintenance of the workshop and yard to standards
To main the Veolia health and safety regulations in the day to day operations

What we're looking for;

A minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade 4/C (or equivalent) achieved or predicted, including Maths, English & Science
Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new skills
Good Interpersonal Skills
Ability to work with others
Full UK driving licence (or willingness to get one is essential)

We reserve the right to close applications earlier than expected if we receive an exceptionally high volume of submissions. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

What's next?

Before we can consider your application further, you'll need to complete a couple of short, gamified assessments. If you're successful following this, we’ll then invite you to one of our virtual assessment days and a site visit.

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 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

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.

Here at Veolia, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. 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. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: £22,000.00-£22,048.00 per year

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