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Multi Skilled Operator

Biffa
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full-time £35,000 per annum Wakefield, England

First indexed 18 Jun 2026

Description

We are seeking a Multi Skilled Operator to join our team in South Kirkby, Wakefield. As a Multi Skilled Operator, you will be responsible for loading and sorting waste using mobile plant machinery, ensuring compliance with site environmental permits and municipal contracts.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Loading and sorting waste using mobile plant machinery
  • Working in accordance with SHEQ policies, including reporting close calls and incidents
  • Participating in best practice and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintaining a close working relationship with the South Kirkby Management Team and staff
  • Managing stock control and accurately reporting contract and non-contract waste
  • Complying with changes to company standards and legislation
  • Performing light maintenance of equipment
  • Ensuring high levels of housekeeping are maintained
  • Covering for reception hall operatives as required
  • Running and maintaining baler hall operations, including operating the baler and loading out material to off-takers
  • Understanding and running facility process control, including SCADA systems

The successful candidate will have:

  • A good understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance
  • Good people skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Previous experience operating mobile plant machinery (e.g., FLT, Telehandler, loading shovel)
  • Good organisational skills
  • A full UK car driving license

Desirable qualifications and experience include:

  • CITB card (wheeled loading shovel, wheeled 360, telehandler)
  • Basic plant maintenance experience
  • Logistics operation experience
  • Basic knowledge of environmental compliance issues associated with waste disposal
  • Knowledge of SCADA systems

The salary for this role is £35,000 per annum.

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