Machine Operator

4 weeks ago


Stone, United Kingdom Biffa Waste Services Full time

**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 10,000+ 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 Machine Operative.

Working 52.5 hours a week. 40 hours at standard pay & time and a half thereafter.

**A quick look at the role.**

The role holder, reporting directly to the Supervisor will be responsible for the operation of mobile plant, housekeeping activities, basic maintenance and cleaning of fixed process plant, associated record keeping, in compliance with site licences/PPC Permits and health and safety legislation.

**Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.**
- Operation of Fork Lift Trucks, Front end Bucket loader and 360 excavators to unload and load vehicles, stockpile materials, feed the process plant, store finished products, load outgoing vehicles; carry out housekeeping and maintenance activities and any other tasks required.
- Carry out daily maintenance and record keeping for mobile plant and plant equipment.
- Carry out housekeeping activities in all areas of the site.
- Carry out basic maintenance and cleaning on fixed process plant under the direction of Supervisor and Ops Manager.
- Carry out daily operations on site as directed by site management.
- Carry our regular inspections of site infrastructure.
- Control vehicle and pedestrian traffic in all internal areas.
- Liaise with BWS and external hauliers to ensure timely dispatch of materials from site.
- Liaise with Supervisor to ensure timely supply of process consumables to minimise process downtime and maximise throughput.
- Taking due care for the safety of self and others in accordance with health and safety legislation, company procedure and toolbox talks. Reporting of any safety or environmental issues to site management.
- Attend site safety meetings/toolbox talks when required.
- To carry out any other reasonable job related tasks.

**Requirements**:
**Here’s what we require**:

- Knowledge of plant operations.
- Understanding of health and safety issues.
- Good customer service skills.
- Good organisational skills.

**Desirable**:

- CPCS ticket for a wheeled loading shovel.

**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.
- Plus, much more...

**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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