Loader Operative

**Loader Operative - AM SHIFT**

**£11.44p/h Overtime Available**

**Monday to Friday (40hrs)**

**Time : 07:00 - 15:00**

**Biffa** is currently on the hunt for a **loader Operative**, the main purpose of this role is to remove all waste and or recycling as directed, and in accordance with the contract specification.

**PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Working as a team to collect waste from designated collection points and returning containers where necessary.
- Any other tasks as requested by your manager.
- UK driving licence
- Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and able to follow health and safety procedures
- Ensuring that all waste not presented for collection at the appropriate point is recorded and reported, and that additional work and missed bins are completed and recorded.
- Ensure all requests for additional work and missed bins are completed an recorded upon requests.
- Ensuring that waste is loaded correctly and safely and that all spillages are cleared up immediately.
- Assisting the driver by acting as reversing assistant ensuring safe manoeuvring of the vehicle.
- Adhere to, and ensure others adhere to legal requirements and the Companies health and safety rules and procedures and legislation.
- To remain polite and respectful with all colleagues, members of the public and client representatives at all times.
- To assist the Company in achieving its published Business Objectives and complying with all procedures in line with the ISO system.

**NATURE AND SCOPE**

You will spend the majority of your time on the rounds ensuring that all waste placed out for collection is removed, whilst assisting residents as required. You will work with your crew to achieve this, whilst at all times ensuring that both Biffa and the local council are represented well. Health and Safety is paramount in the refuse collection industry, and you will at all times ensure that both you and your colleagues are operating in a safe way.

**Requirements**:
**The following skills & experience are essential for this role**:

- Team working
- Able to follow health and safety guidelines
- Basic communication skills
- Good timekeeper

**The following would also be desirable**:
Worked using PPE

Previous operational experience

Local area knowledge

**Benefits**

**And here is why you will love it at Biffa**:

- 28 days Holiday ( inc Bank Holidays )
- Biffa Perkz - Discounts on everything from day-to-day items and entertainment to large purchases at many retail outlets and holiday bargains and more available discounts are available to you.
- Cycle2Work scheme which includes insurance, bike discount and lifetime safety checks.
- Entry to our Eco Drive scheme Eco Drive is our exciting new employee benefit which offers employees the chance to lease a fully electric or hybrid-electric car.
- Pension scheme

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 is always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it is why we are the UK 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.