Leading Hand Operator

About Veolia Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation. Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future. The Opportunity Are you a great communicator and enjoy supporting a team? Join Veolia’s Material Recycling Facility in Spreyton TAS as our Leading Hand Operator where you will help to coordinate the day to day operations of the site while upholding our safety, environmental and customer standards What's on offer Permanent Full Time Opportunity  Supportive team environment Opportunity to grow your career within a secure waste industry What you'll be responsible for Oversee daily operations and support the team in fulfilling their responsibilities, including staff induction, performance monitoring and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement Manage work priorities based on daily instructions, ensuring scheduled tasks are completed efficiently and on time in line with Veolia policies, procedures and productivity KPIs Maintain equipment and machinery in safe working order, conducting regular checks and coordinating maintenance activities in accordance with Veolia guidelines and VES standards Champion a strong safety culture by actively participating in Take 5s, JSEAs, SWMSs, and hazard identification processes, while keeping the work area clean, organised and safe Foster effective communication across the team and with external stakeholders, facilitating regular meetings and resolving issues collaboratively with the supervisor/operations manager Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements without compromising safety or quality What you'll need to be successful Excellent communication skills  Forklift license  Front End Loader ticket (desirable) Full Driver’s License  First Aid certification (desirable)  Working knowledge of WHA,EPA Legislation and regulations Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites.  We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance . Why Veolia? At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including: Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave Fitness Passport and…