Multi Skilled Operator

Biffa; Redcar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Biffa, a leader in waste management, and start your career today. This role involves operating machinery, managing waste operations, and ensuring safety compliance. You'll receive on-the-job training and benefit from Biffa Perkz, with discounts for you and your family.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Access to Biffa Perkz

Family-friendly policies

5 Star Safety Award

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery including a Forklift.
• Manage waste sorting and recycling operations.
• Perform routine inspections and minor maintenance tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Safety regulations understanding

Job description

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Drive Change, Make an Impact – Start Your Career with Biffa Today

Days of work: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off, repeat
Start and finish times: 8am - 8pm / 8pm - 8am

A quick look at the role.

To operate and monitor machinery including a Forklift (training is provided) 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 shift colleagues in achieving excellence in health and safety, product quality, asset performance and employee engagement on shift.

Your core responsibilities.

• Monitor and manage waste sorting and recycling operations, adhering to environmental compliance and safety standards.
• Perform routine inspections and minor maintenance tasks on equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production targets while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety regulations and procedures, with the ability to maintain a safe working environment.

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. Whether we’re turning waste 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. Over 11,500 people around the country trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.