Multi Skilled Operative

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

Job summary

Biffa is seeking motivated individuals for a role involving operating and monitoring machinery with an attractive pay structure and on-the-job training. Enjoy diverse benefits, including high street discounts and a family-friendly policy, while contributing to a sustainable future in waste management.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Access to Biffa Perkz - high street discounts

Family-friendly policies

British Council 5 Star Safety Award

Qualifications

• No previous waste management experience needed.
• Willingness to learn and engage with training.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery, including a Forklift.
• Communicate issues to supervisors.
• Support health and safety and product quality.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Days of work: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off, repeat

Start and finish times: 7am - 7pm / 7pm - 7am

Pay: £12.50 per hour + 5% Shift allowance

Immediate starts available - no waste management experience needed!

Responsibilities include operating and monitoring machinery, including a Forklift (training provided), communicating issues to supervisors, reducing waste, increasing productivity, and supporting colleagues in health and safety, product quality, and employee engagement on shift.

A quick look at the role.

Here's why you'll love it at Biffa:

• On-the-job training with our in-house team
• Access to Biffa Perkz - high street discounts for you and your family
• Pioneering family-friendly policies
• Awarded the British Council 5 Star Safety Award

We're here to change the way people think about waste.

With over 100 years of history, Biffa's iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK. We turn waste into sustainable power, find innovative recycling methods, and keep streets clean. We believe every day is an opportunity to improve lives. Over 10,000 people trust us for rewarding careers that are challenging but never dull.

Dedicated to diversity.

At Biffa, inclusion is core to our culture. We value diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds to create a creative, effective work environment that benefits our communities, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion at every turn.