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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

Plant Machine Driver

Salary

£31,000 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Plant Machine Driver to join our team at Salmon Pastures Transfer Station in Sheffield. As a Plant Machine Driver, you will be responsible for operating plant machinery safely and efficiently to move, load and handle materials, carrying out daily safety checks, maintaining a clean working environment and ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed.

This is a great job if you like to work using your own initiative in the outdoors, carrying out a role where you can make a difference to the local environment and communities.

Benefits of working with Biffa:

  • On-the-job training with our in-house team
  • Access to Biffa Perkz – high street discounts for you and your family
  • Pioneering family-friendly policies
  • Company pension scheme
  • Access to a wide range of discounts at popular high street stores, supermarkets, restaurants and online retailers
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Dental care benefits
  • Access to doctor and healthcare services
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

Requirements:

  • Previous experience operating plant machinery
  • Relevant plant machinery tickets/licences (e.g. CPCS or NPORS)
  • Good understanding of health and safety procedures
  • Ability to carry out daily vehicle and equipment checks
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions
  • Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious
  • Previous experience within a waste management or recycling environment desirable

Skills

Required

  • plant machinery operation
  • health and safety procedures
  • communication and teamwork
  • vehicle and equipment checks

Nice to have

  • waste management or recycling experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.workable.com/view/rFD7iEFg1E4EHLoizmHeCX/plant-machine-driver-in-sheffield-at-biffa-waste-services

Apply on Biffa Waste Services