Mobile Plant Operator – Waste Sorting & Load Master

Biffa Waste Services; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services in Rotherham (Wath Upon Dearne) is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator to load and sort waste using mobile plant machinery, ensuring compliance with the site permit and municipal contract. The role is Mon-Fri with two alternating shifts (week 1 05:30-14:30, week 2 14:00-23:00).

Salary is £31,324.80 per year, with overtime paid at 1.5x, and opportunities to learn additional qualifications. Key responsibilities include assisting with MRF blockages, plant cleaning, stock control,

Qualifications

• Previous mobile plant experience (e.g. FLT, Telehandler, loading shovel)
• Knowledge of MRF operations
• Willingness to undertake Level 2 City & Guilds in Sustainable Waste Management
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance
• Good people skills; communicate at all levels

Responsibilities

• Assist with MRF blockages while complying with health and safety rules
• Assist with MRF plant cleaning when needed
• Follow QHSE policies and report near misses and incidents
• Participate in site audits, checks and continuous improvement
• Manage stock control and reporting of contract and non-contract waste
• Adhere to changing company standards and legislation
• Provide light maintenance of equipment
• Assist supervisor in reviewing maintenance activities and cost control
• Maintain the highest level of housekeeping

Skills

Mobile plant experience

MRF operations knowledge

Health & safety compliance

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 in Sustainable Waste Management

Job description

Biffa Waste Services in Rotherham (Wath Upon Dearne) is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator to load and sort waste using mobile plant machinery, ensuring compliance with the site permit and municipal contract. The role is Mon-Fri with two alternating shifts (week 1 05:30-14:30, week 2 14:00-23:00).

Salary is £31,324.80 per year, with overtime paid at 1.5x, and opportunities to learn additional qualifications. Key responsibilities include assisting with MRF blockages, plant cleaning, stock control,