Mobile Plant Operator

Biffa Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Wakefield is seeking an experienced professional to assist in safe operations within their transfer station. The ideal candidate will have experience operating mobile plant vehicles and a strong commitment to health and safety standards. This position offers an opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment focused on sustainability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating mobile plant vehicles.
• Demands high standards of themselves and others.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of a safe operation within the transfer station.
• Ensure all mobile plant is maintained to manufacturers' recommendation.
• Control traffic flows to ensure safe operation.

Skills

Operating mobile plant vehicles

Health, safety and environmental compliance

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

Nationally recognised training certificates for Mobile plant, Loading Shovel, 360 Excavator

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of a safe operation within the transfer station & operational areas
• Ensure all mobile plant is maintained to manufacturers recommendation
• Follow all risk assessments and safe operating procedure that are relevant to the post
• Comply with and actively participate in company standards, procedures, environmental and quality systems.
• Ensure vehicles collecting materials are loaded to gain maximum payloads
• Control traffic flows are managed to ensure a safe operation
• Ensure any client vehicles tipping waste are prioritised to ensure contractual targets are achieved
• Keep all equipment clean and maintained to ensure a safe working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating mobile plant vehicles
• Nationally recognised training certificates for operating Mobile plant, Loading Shovel, 360 Excavator
• Demands high standards of themselves and others and is able to translate this into high quality, high pace output.
• Ability to build and maintain strong, cohesive relationships at all levels.
• Basic understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to forward plan making best use of time.

About Biffa

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 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that\'s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you\'ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.