Mobile Plant Operator

Rate £12.88 per hour

Basic hours at 47.50

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 10,500+ 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

Help us make a difference as a Mobile Plant Operator.

A quick look at the role.

Mobile Plant Operators are directly responsible for the safe and proper operation and maintenance of any site vehicle under their use.

Preventative maintenance and defect reports are an important function of the role to ensure timely servicing and maintenance of any given vehicle and is deemed as a key function of the role.

Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.

• Perform daily equipment checks,
• Complete daily report forms for all equipment used, including hours and service records
• Operate with diligence and care ensuring Health and Safety parameters are strictly adhered to
• Provide a control of the waste directly at the point of unloading
• Is responsible for the cleaning of the working area in and out of cab
• Is responsible to inform the Manager about all accidents and non compliant waste

Here’s what we require:

• Experience of working in either a Waste Management, Warehousing or Construction environment
• Mechanical knowledge
• Mobile plant operation and maintenance
• Previous experience in operating wheeled loading shovel and 360 material handler
• Full Driving Licence
• Attitude for compliance and good attention to detail
• Robust, resilient, able to absorb pressure and respond positively

Biffa – we’re 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.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.