Plant Operator

Biffa plc; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa plc is seeking a Plant Operator for their Trecatti site. The successful candidate will maintain and operate mobile plant equipment in compliance with safety protocols while managing daily operations in a dynamic landfill environment. Essential duties include maintenance, communication with colleagues, and control of site conditions. Applicants should hold a CPCS certification and have relevant experience in waste management.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in waste or environmental capacity.
• Ability to perform daily maintenance of site plant.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate mobile plant equipment safely.
• Ensure adherence to the landfill traffic management plan.
• Conduct daily maintenance checks and report defects.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Maintenance skills

Education

CPCS or equivalent mobile plant training certification

Job description

Plant Operator – Trecatti

In this role you will maintain and operate mobile plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner, working in a busy landfill operation both unsupervised and under instruction by the site supervisor or management team.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure that the landfill traffic management plan is adhered to. Maintain bunds, signage and roadways to ensure safe operation for customers and plant operators.

• Daily maintenance on site plant and completion of daily plant check sheets and reporting of any defects on plant immediately.

• Operate the site plant according to the training given and within the requirements of site rules. Ensure that the 5m rule and reversing rules are maintained

• Give clear communication via the two way radio to customers and colleagues.

• Dust control by ensuring road and tip face are regularly dampened down by plant or fixed systems

• Control of mud on site and peripheral roads

• Pest control including birds, flies and rodents

• Odour control by ensuring odour control systems on site are working and effective waste management operations at the tipping area.

• Litter picking as and when required.

• General Manual Labouring activities such as lifting and moving leachate and gas pipework when required.

• Attend Safety Meetings

• Attend internal and external training courses.

• Promote a positive safety culture on site and enforce adherence to site rules.

Essential criteria for the role:

· CPCS or equivalent mobile plant training certification

· Relevant experience in waste or environmental capacity

· Ability to carry out essential daily maintenance of site plant

· Full car driving licence

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