Mobile Plant Operator

Biffa Waste Services; Irlam; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the UK is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator to join their team on rotating shifts. You will be responsible for operating loading shovels and 360° material handlers, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate should possess valid licenses for relevant machinery and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety within an industrial environment.
• Valid licences for 360° Excavator, Loading Shovel, and FLT.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate loading shovels and 360° material handlers.
• Carry out daily plant checks and routine maintenance.
• Communicate operational issues to the supervisor promptly.

Skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Team player

Self-motivated

Ability to follow instructions

Tools

360° Excavator

Loading Shovel

FLT

Job description

Mobile Plant Operator – Days & Afternoons (Rotating Shifts)

Location: Irlam, Manchester M44 5AY
Salary: £12.88 per hour + shift allowances

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (rotating shifts)

Day shift: 6:00am – 3:00pm

Afternoon shift: 1:30pm – 10:30pm

Saturday mornings: Every other Saturday, 6:00am – 11:00am (as required)

The Role

We are currently looking for a Mobile Plant Operator to join our team on a rotating days and afternoons shift pattern. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mobile plant and machinery, ensuring productivity, quality, and health & safety standards are met at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate loading shovels and 360° material handlers to load/unload vehicles and stockpile materials
• Operate FLT and clamp trucks to handle and load baled materials
• Process commodity materials using the site baler (full training provided)
• Carry out daily plant checks, routine maintenance, and accurate record keeping
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across all areas of the site
• Conduct regular inspections of site infrastructure
• Control internal vehicle and pedestrian traffic safely
• Ensure timely turnaround of deliveries and collections
• Communicate any operational issues or hazards to the supervisor promptly
• Actively contribute to improving productivity and reducing waste
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures, reporting concerns as required

What We’re Looking For

• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety within an industrial or processing environment
• A strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment
• Valid licences for: 360° Excavator (wheeled and tracked), Loading Shovel, FLT (3.5t)
• Self-motivated with the ability to work rotating shifts
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.