Mobile Plant Operative

Help us make a difference as a Mobile Plant Operative at our facility in Washington.

Shifts: Monday to Friday
Hours: 9 hours a day (anywhere between 6am - 5pm)
Annual Salary: £30,139 - also a daily bonus up to £15 a day

A quick look at the role.

You will be responsible for operating Mobile Plant and Fixed Plant. You'll be trained on all mobile plant including Shovel Loader, Grab Loader and Telehandler in all aspects of production processes. You will be required to assist on the Weighbridge when needed. Conduct housekeeping duties and work within company H&S standards and procedures.

Your core responsibilities.

• Operate mobile plant machinery such as loading shovels and telehandlers to handle and process waste materials safely.
• Conduct daily checks and routine maintenance on mobile plant equipment to ensure it remains in good working condition.
• Load, unload, and transport waste materials across the site while following safety and environmental guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining site cleanliness by keeping work areas free from hazards and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Follow operational procedures and permit conditions when handling different waste streams to prevent contamination and ensure compliance.
• Identify and report any machinery defects, malfunctions, or potential safety risks to the relevant personnel.
• Support waste processing activities, including sorting, shredding, and compacting, as required.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and drivers to ensure smooth and efficient site operations.

Our essential requirements.

• Mobile plant experience
• CPCS desirable

And here’s why you’ll love it.

• 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.
• Life cover.

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 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.

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.