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From the employer's careers site First seen 31 Oct 2026

Mobile Plant Operative

Salary

£35,817 per year

Apply on Biffa Waste Services

Description

Help us make a difference as a Mobile Plant Operator. You'll operate mobile plant and machinery to move, load and process recyclable materials, carry out daily equipment checks and maintain a safe, clean working environment.

Your core responsibilities:

  • Perform daily equipment checks,
  • Complete daily report forms for all equipment used, including mileage and service records,
  • Operate with diligence and care ensuring Health and Safety parameters are strictly adhered to,
  • Provide 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 shift leader about all accidents, unsuitable waste, etc.

Shift Pattern:

  • Week 1 – Early Shift - Monday–Friday: 06:00–15:30,
  • Saturday: 06:00–12:00,
  • Week 2 – Late Shift - Monday–Friday: 11:30–20:00,
  • Saturday: Off

Breaks: 30 minutes unpaid daily.

Hours: 48 hours per week, alternating weekly between early and late shifts.

Salary: £35,817

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.

Our essential requirements:

  • Essential: License for telehandler, loading shovel and 360 grab also an advantage,
  • Experience operating mobile plant or machinery.,
  • Recycling, waste management, or industrial experience preferred.,
  • Strong Health & Safety awareness, reliability, and a proactive attitude.

Skills

Required

  • telehandler
  • loading shovel
  • 360 grab
  • Health & Safety awareness

Nice to have

  • Recycling
  • waste management
  • industrial experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.workable.com/view/7hPH8Tvjss1mU7Sw2c6SdW/mobile-plant-operative-in-aldridge-at-biffa-waste-services

Apply on Biffa Waste Services