[ref. h161901] Mobile Plant Operator

apartmentBiffa Waste Services placeFord scheduleFull-time calendar_month 

Help us make a difference as a Mobile Plant Operative at our Ford site in West Sussex.

Shifts: Monday to Friday. 9am - 7pm.

£33,122 per annum

A quick look at the role.

You will be responsible for operating Mobile Plant and Fixed Plant within the Ford processing and bulking facility. Be trained on all mobile plant including Clamp Truck, Shovel Loader, Grab Loader and Telehandler in all aspects of production processes.

Operate Baling press as required. Conduct housekeeping duties and work within company H&S standards and procedures.

Your core responsibilities.
  • Safely operate mobile plant equipment such as loaders, telehandlers, excavators, and forklifts.
  • Perform daily checks and routine maintenance of machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Load and unload materials, waste, or recyclables using plant equipment, ensuring all materials are handled efficiently and within designated areas.
  • Assist in maintaining site cleanliness and organization, supporting operational activities to ensure compliance with site safety standards.
  • Follow site-specific health and safety regulations, conducting operations in compliance with environmental and safety protocols.
  • Complete daily logs and records for equipment usage and maintenance, and report any issues, defects, or safety concerns promptly.

Requirements

Our essential requirements.
  • Previous experience in operating a FLT, loading shovel or 360 wheeled.
  • CoTC desirable however please be prepared to train towards.

Benefits

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.
  • Medical and dental 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 11,500+ 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.

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