Loader Operative

Loader Operative - AM SHIFT - £12.65 per hour

Location: Crawley

Monday - Friday / 07:00 - 15:30

40 hours a week 30 minutes per day unpaid break

Biffa is currently recruiting for a number of Loader Operatives, following upcoming collection restructures, the main purpose of this role is to remove all waste and or recycling as directed, and in accordance with the contract specification. There is also a great opportunity for the right candidates to progress to become a LGV Class 2 driver.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Working outside as a team to collect waste from designated collection points and returning containers where necessary.
• Any other tasks as requested by your manager.
• Able to competently operate machinery
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and able to follow health and safety procedures
• Ensuring that all waste not presented for collection at the appropriate point is recorded and reported, and that additional work and missed bins are completed and recorded.
• Ensure all requests for additional work and missed bins are completed and recorded.
• Ensuring that waste is loaded correctly and safely and that all spillages are cleared up immediately.
• Assisting the driver by acting as reversing assistant ensuring safe manoeuvring of the vehicle.
• Adhere to, and ensure others adhere to legal requirements and the Companies health and safety rules and procedures and legislation.
• To remain polite and respectful with all colleagues, members of the public and client representatives at all times.

NATURE AND SCOPE

You will spend the majority of your time on the rounds ensuring that all waste placed out for collection is removed, whilst assisting residents as required. You will work with your crew to achieve this, whilst at all times ensuring that both Biffa and the local council are represented well. Health and Safety is paramount in the refuse collection industry, and you will at all times ensure that both you and your colleagues are operating in a safe way.

The following skills, experience and requirements are essential for this role:

Team working

Able to follow health and safety guidelines

Basic communication skills

We are looking for somebody eager

Good timekeeper

Up to date references

ABOUT BIFFA:

Here at Biffa, we have a friendly, open, honest culture that’s based on mutual trust and respect. Safety is our number one priority and we look out for each other.

We’re very proud of what we do and are continually striving to be better. We listen to our employees and we care about what our employees think. At Biffa, we encourage our people to take responsibility. You’ll have a real opportunity to make a positive contribution to our business, our customers and to the communities in which we operate.

We’re committed to helping our people fulfil their potential. You’ll find many exciting opportunities and challenges with us and people are rewarded fairly for their efforts, recognising the valuable contribution that everyone makes to our business.

At Biffa, we are committed to get more women into the waste industry and with this we started our Women in Waste Group. The group was set up to understand the barriers women face in the workplace and better attract, support and develop female roles at Biffa. The group, started in 2020, has over 150 members.

What benefits and perks can we offer?

- Full uniform

- Development and Progression.

- Pension Scheme

- Discount Fuel Cards

- Overtime

- 28 days holiday (including BH)

- Cycle2Work scheme

- Access to Biffa Perkz which gives you some great discounts as well as a wellbeing Centre which includes discounted healthcare plans

- Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance Cover

- Lots more benefits and perks available