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Biffa

Machine Operator

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onsite entry full-time £36,609 per annum / £13.41 per hour Norton Canes

First indexed 5 Jun 2026

Description

We're looking for a Machine Operator to maintain and operate mobile plant in a safe and efficient manner, working in a busy landfill operation both unsupervised and under instruction by the site supervisor or management team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for following instruction from site supervisors and working in a safe and efficient manner. They will also be responsible for maintaining bunds, signage, and roadways to ensure safe operation for customers and plant operators.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining the site to ensure the smooth running of waste infilling operations, including void availability, road maintenance, and compliance with the tip management plan.
  • Following the site traffic management plan to ensure pedestrian and vehicular segregation is maintained on site.
  • Reporting any health and safety matters and environmental compliance issues to site supervisors or managers.
  • Ensuring that site mobile plant is maintained and reporting defects to ensure that repairs are carried out in a timely manner.
  • Only operating plant that they are trained to operate.

The ideal candidate will have experience in plant-related activities, a 'be safe' attitude and behaviours, and the ability to work unsupervised or under instruction.

They will also be able to communicate verbally and speak and understand English, have good time-keeping skills, and be able to read and understand simple information relating to daily work.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a leading waste management company.

This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://apply.workable.com/j/3404D3F458