MRF & Mobile Plant Operator - Waste Management Pro

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

Job summary

Biffa in Rotherham is hiring a Multi Skilled Operator to load and sort waste with mobile plant, ensuring compliance with the site permit and municipal contract. The role runs Mon-Fri with a two-week rotation and overtime paid at 1.5x.

The ideal candidate has mobile plant experience and knowledge of MRF operations, with a full UK driving licence. A Level 2 City & Guilds in Sustainable Waste Management is encouraged for progression.

Qualifications

• Mobile plant experience (e.g. FLT, Telehandler, loading shovel).
• Knowledge of MRF operations and processes.
• Good understanding of health, safety & environmental compliance.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the company and externally.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading and sorting waste using mobile plant on site.
• Assist with MRF plant blockages and plant cleaning.
• Maintain compliance with Health and Safety rules and environmental policies.
• Participate in audits, checks and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain stock reporting for contract and non-contract waste.
• Adhere to changes in company standards and legislation.
• Provide light maintenance of equipment.
• Assist site supervisor in maintenance reviews, cost control, safety observations and actioning variances.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.

Skills

Mobile plant experience

MRF operations knowledge

Health & Safety compliance

Communication skills

Driving license UK

Education

Level 2 City & Guilds in Sustainable Waste Management

Job description

Biffa in Rotherham is hiring a Multi Skilled Operator to load and sort waste with mobile plant, ensuring compliance with the site permit and municipal contract. The role runs Mon-Fri with a two-week rotation and overtime paid at 1.5x.

The ideal candidate has mobile plant experience and knowledge of MRF operations, with a full UK driving licence. A Level 2 City & Guilds in Sustainable Waste Management is encouraged for progression.