Baler Operative

Help us make a difference as a Baler Operative at our site in Ipswich.

Monday to Friday

£32,104 per annum

A quick look at the role.

As part of the site operations team, you’ll be responsible for safely operating the Baler and associated Fixed Plant equipment within the facility, as well as occasional use of the FLT and Loading Shovel. You’ll maintain high 5S housekeeping standards around the Baler area, complete daily bale counts and defect checks accurately, and ensure all work is carried out in line with company health and safety procedures.

Your core responsibilities.

• Operating Baler / Fixed Plant within the facility and occasional FLT and Loading shovel
• To maintain good 5S standards in and around the Baler
• Work to company health and safety standards
• To complete company paperwork including daily bale counts and defect checks

Our essential requirements.

• Experience of operating fixed plant within an industrial environment
• A proactive person who has good organisational skills
• A good timekeeper, team player but with the ability to work independently
• Awareness of health & safety regulations
• Experience within the waste / recycling industry would be an advantage.

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.