Outdoor Plant Machine Operator – Waste & Recycling

Biffa Group; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Biffa Perkz discounts

Family-friendly policies

Company pension

Wide discounts

Cycle to Work

Dental care

Healthcare services

PPE provided

Job summary

Biffa is seeking a Plant Machine Driver at Salmon Pastures Transfer Station. The role runs Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, with start times 06:00 and finish 15:30. Salary is £31,000.

You will operate plant machinery safely to move, load and handle materials, perform daily safety checks, and keep the site clean, while following health and safety procedures. Outdoor role with opportunity to contribute to waste management and communities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant machinery.
• Holds relevant plant machinery tickets/licences (CPCS/NPORS).
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Carry out daily vehicle and equipment checks.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious.
• Experience in waste management/recycling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant machinery safely to move, load and handle materials.
• Perform daily safety checks and maintain a clean site.

Skills

Plant machinery experience

CPCS/NPORS licences

Health and safety awareness

Vehicle/equipment checks

Communication & teamwork

Independent working

Punctual & safety-conscious

Waste management experience

Job description

Biffa is seeking a Plant Machine Driver at Salmon Pastures Transfer Station. The role runs Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, with start times 06:00 and finish 15:30. Salary is £31,000.

You will operate plant machinery safely to move, load and handle materials, perform daily safety checks, and keep the site clean, while following health and safety procedures. Outdoor role with opportunity to contribute to waste management and communities.