Mobile Plant Operator - Nights

Biffa Waste Services; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Hull is looking for a Night Mobile Plant Operator to oversee the loading and unloading of vehicles and ensure operational safety. Responsibilities include operating plant machinery and performing routine maintenance. Successful candidates will hold relevant licenses and have a sound knowledge of health and safety practices. Join a company committed to changing perspectives on waste management while enjoying a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety in an industrial environment.
• Ability to communicate problems to supervisors.
• Skills for operating machinery and vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery to a safe standard.
• Load and unload vehicles using loading shovels.
• Perform daily maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Basic knowledge of Health & Safety

Self-motivated

Ability to follow instructions

Education

360, telehandler and Loading Shovel licence

Job description

Mobile Plant Operator - Nights

Working Nights: Monday to Friday

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.

To operate and monitor machinery including to a safe and satisfactory standard, Communicate any problems or obstacles to immediate supervisor. Strive to reduce waste and increase productivity across all lines & Support your colleagues in achieving excellence in health and safety, product quality, asset performance and employee engagement on shift.

• Operation of Loading Shovel and 360o material handlers to unload and load vehicles, stockpile materials, load outgoing vehicles.
• Carry out housekeeping and maintenance activities and any other tasks required.
• Carry out daily maintenance and record keeping for mobile plant and plant equipment.
• Carry out housekeeping activities in all areas of the site.
• Carry out daily operations on site as directed by site management.
• Carry our regular inspections of site infrastructure.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian traffic in all internal areas.
• Ensure timely turnaround times for all deliveries and collections.
• Taking due care for the safety of self and others in accordance with health and safety legislation, company procedure and toolbox talks. Reporting of any safety or environmental issues to site management.
• Attend site safety meetings/toolbox talks when required.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety in an industrial / processing environment.
• Ensure employee safety and morale by maintaining a safe working environment.
• 360, telehandler and Loading Shovel licence
• Self-motivated
• The ability to act on verbal and written instructions.

Biffa – we’re 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 11,000+ 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.