Leading Hand Operator
Veolia Environmental Services · Welshpool, WA, AU, 6106 · Australia · On-site
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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 Resource Recovery facility in Welshpool WA 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
Act as the key point of contact between site employees and the Site Supervisor, ensuring clear communication and promptly escalating matters where necessary as well as providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement
Coordinate daily tasks and team allocations in line with rosters and operational requirements, supporting the efficient running of the facility.
Supervise team performance, encourage productivity, monitor breaks and PPE compliance, and provide input into performance reviews, training and staff development.
Assist with the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of mobile and fixed plant including loaders, balers, excavators, forklifts and other site equipment.
Support forecasting, maintenance, transport and logistics activities including monitoring trailer movements, managing vehicle service schedules and liaising with contractors to meet daily volumes.
Promote a strong safety and environmental culture by ensuring compliance with OHS&E requirements, safe operating procedures, PPE standards and incident reporting.
Maintaining strong working relationships supporting inductions and other site administration duties
What you'll need to be successful
Excellent communication skills
HRWL Forklift license
Front End Loader ticket (desirable)
Material Handler certification
Full Driver’s License
Working at Heights ticket (desirable)
Working knowledge of WHA,EPA Legislation and regulations
Knowledge of spreadsheets google/microsoft
Waste industry, planning and/or logistics experience
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?
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