Mobile Plant Operator: Forklift, Loader & Excavator

Biffa; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa in Oldbury is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join our site team on a full-time basis. The role covers 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 06:00–16:00, at our waste management facility.

You will operate mobile plant, assist with housekeeping and basic maintenance, and help ensure compliance with site licences and health and safety rules. You will unload/load vehicles, monitor equipment, maintain records, and coordinate with site teams to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Operation of Fork Lift Trucks.
• Front End Bucket Loader operation.
• 360 Excavator (tracked/wheeled) operation.
• Mobile Grab operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate Fork Lift Trucks, Front end Bucket Loader and 360 excavators to unload/load vehicles and stockpile materials.
• Carry out daily maintenance and basic record keeping for mobile plant and equipment.
• Perform housekeeping across the site and assist in maintaining fixed plant as directed by supervision.
• Support site operations with daily tasks and respond to management directions.
• Control site traffic for vehicles and pedestrians and liaise with hauliers for timely dispatch.

Tools

Fork Lift Trucks

Front End Loader

360 Excavator

Mobile Grab

Job description

Biffa in Oldbury is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to join our site team on a full-time basis. The role covers 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 06:00–16:00, at our waste management facility.

You will operate mobile plant, assist with housekeeping and basic maintenance, and help ensure compliance with site licences and health and safety rules. You will unload/load vehicles, monitor equipment, maintain records, and coordinate with site teams to ensure smooth daily operations.