Mobile Plant Operator

Biffa; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator in Rainham. The role involves managing daily operations within the refinement area of a Bio MRF. Candidates should have mobile plant experience and a solid understanding of health and safety protocols. Biffa values diversity and aims to improve lives through sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Experience working on a production line.
• Mobile Plant experience.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day operations in the refinement area.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and fly control measures.
• Drive multiple pieces of mobile plant within the refinement section.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Planning

Job description

Mobile Plant Operator - Rainham

Salary: £28,509 per annum

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week - Late shift Monday to Thursday 14:00 to 22:00 & Friday 12:00 to 20:00 - 30 minutes break

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations within the refinement area of the Bio MRF. Responsibilities include keeping the section clean and tidy, providing light maintenance of equipment, ensuring plant performance (including unblocking blockages), and loading/checking RDF/SRF fuel according to company procedures.

Key responsibilities:

1. Reporting near misses & safety-related incidents
2. Ensuring compliance with environmental permits and fly control measures
3. Driving multiple pieces of mobile plant within the refinement section
4. Wearing appropriate PPE
5. Conducting end-of-shift checks
6. Monitoring conveyor waste
7. Performing Mobile Plant Level 1 jobs

Essential criteria for the role:

1. Experience working on a production line
2. Mobile Plant experience
3. Understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance
4. Good communication and interpersonal skills
5. Strong organization and planning skills

Biffa - we're changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether transforming it into sustainable power, recycling, or keeping streets clean, we see every day as an opportunity to improve lives. Our 11,000+ employees across the country trust us to provide rewarding and challenging careers.

We value diversity and equality, believing that different perspectives foster a creative and effective work environment.