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Heavy Vehicle and Plant Apprentice

  • Veolia
  • Bolton
  • £22048 per annum
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As a Plant Maintenance Apprentice, you'll help service, repair, and prepare heavy machinery like excavators and dumpers for use on live sites. You'll work closely with the operations manager to track plant movements and ensure the yard and workshop are well-maintained. Following health and safety regulations will be a key part of your daily tasks.

  • GMFJ Reference
    259056
  • Wages
    £22,048 p/a
  • Hours
    40.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    26/03/2025
  • Start Date
    01/09/2025
  • Approx. Duration
    36 months

  • Location
    Bolton
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Engineering
  • Opportunity Type
    Advanced Level 3
  • Employer
    Veolia

Description

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 w/c 28th April - 5th May, with assessment days between w/c 12th - 19th May.


When candidates join Veolia, they’ll have the opportunity to help the world take better care of its resources and contribute to making it a better place for everyone.


Veolia’s apprenticeship scheme puts individuals at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards the company’s purpose of protecting natural resources while supporting the communities they work in. Everyone at Veolia plays a part in making a positive impact, both big and small, while fostering an inclusive culture.


What Veolia Offers:

  • 25 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Access to the company/people’s pension scheme
  • Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
  • One paid day of leave each year to volunteer and support the community
  • Access to resources that support physical, mental, and financial health
  • 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for the employee and family members in their household
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities to help individuals reach their 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


Next steps:

Before further consideration, candidates must complete a short, gamified assessment. Successful candidates will then be invited to a virtual assessment day followed by a site visit.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, as applications may close early if a high volume of submissions is received.


Commitment to Inclusion:

Veolia is proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being recognised as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for individuals aged 55+.

As an equal opportunities employer, Veolia is fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual can be their authentic self. All applications that meet the minimum requirements will be considered, regardless of age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality, or veteran status.

If any reasonable adjustments are required during the application or interview process, candidates are encouraged to reach out for support.

For more information about this vacancy please contact GetMyFirstJob Recruitment on opportunities@getmyfirstjob.co.uk (Ref ID: 259056)

Company website : https://careers.veolia.co.uk/

  • 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)

  • A minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade 4/C (or equivalent) achieved or predicted, including Maths, English & Science

During this programme, Veolia will 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 Veolia's 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

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