Plant Operative

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

Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

£26,436

A quick look at the role.

This is a hands-on Plant Operative role involving setting up articulated wagons at tipping points, collecting samples for the chemist, and supporting tank cleaning activities with full training provided. You will also be responsible for general site maintenance, housekeeping, and operating a forklift (training provided). We are looking for someone punctual, team-oriented, and eager to learn, ideally with an industrial background and a flexible approach to overtime.

Your core responsibilities.

• Setting up articulated wagons on there tipping points.
• Getting samples for the chemist.
• Getting inside tanks onsite for tank cleaning ( correct training will be provided ).
• Site maintenance.
• General house keeping.
• Forklift driving ( full training will be provided )

Our essential requirements.

• Punctual.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Keen to learn new skills.
• Industrial back ground.
• Flexible with over time.

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.
• Plus, much more...

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.