CPCS Mobile Plant Operator – Waste & Landfill

Biffa Group; Cannock Wood; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa is hiring a Mobile Plant Operator for Poplars Landfill in Cannock. You will operate and maintain mobile plant equipment in a busy landfill, either unsupervised or under the supervision of management.

The role requires CPCS certification, waste/environment experience, ability to perform daily maintenance, and a full driving licence. You will follow safety rules, manage dust and litter, and assist with compliant waste handling.

Qualifications

• CPCS or equivalent mobile plant training certification.
• Experience in waste or environmental capacity.
• Ability to carry out essential daily maintenance of site plant.
• Full car driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Follow instruction from site supervisor/management and work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure landfill traffic management plan is adhered to; maintain bunds, signage and roadways for safe operation.
• Daily maintenance on site plant and completion of daily plant check sheets; report defects.
• Operate site plant according to training and site rules; follow 5m and reversing rules.
• Promptly report customer queries, complaints or damage.
• Dust control by dampening road and tip face; manage mud on site and peripheral roads.
• Pest control including birds, flies and rodents; Odour control via systems and waste management at tipping area.
• Litter control using fixed and mobile nets and screens.

Skills

CPCS or equivalent mobile plant

Waste/environment experience

Daily plant maintenance

Full driving licence

Job description

Biffa is hiring a Mobile Plant Operator for Poplars Landfill in Cannock. You will operate and maintain mobile plant equipment in a busy landfill, either unsupervised or under the supervision of management.

The role requires CPCS certification, waste/environment experience, ability to perform daily maintenance, and a full driving licence. You will follow safety rules, manage dust and litter, and assist with compliant waste handling.