Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.
Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.
Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste
Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources.
We have an opportunity in Cardiff for an Auxiliary Plant Operator to join our team working 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday Shift Rotation to include nights.
The salary for this role will be £41,055 per year, inclusive of shift allowance and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.
The closing date for applications is 13th October 2024. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.
The Auxiliary Plant Operator (APO) will work on a shift rotation to competently carry out operational activities within the boiler house and turbine hall and ensure that they are carried out in a safe, professional, economical and timely manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Under the direction of the Shift Team Leader, you will efficiently operate the day to day running of the plant, with a focus on maximising plant availability. You will also assist the Shift Team with the operation of plant whilst maintaining all company standards and ensuring legal compliance.
What are we looking for?
Viridor Limited (from the Latin 'to become green') is a recycling, renewable energy and waste management company in the United Kingdom owned by KKR.
The company was formed in 1956 as Harrison Western Limited, later becoming Haul Waste Limited. Haul Waste became part of Pennon in 1993, and grew by purchasing companies in the waste collection and landfill disposal market. In May 2021, we committed to becoming the UK’s first climate positive waste management company by 2045 – removing more emissions from the atmosphere than we create.
Viridor House,
Priory Bridge Rd,
Taunton TA1 1AP