Site Driver – HGV/RORO & Forklift, 10-Hour Shifts

Biffa Waste Services; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services is seeking an MBT Site Driver for a fixed-term contract ending 31 March 2026, with potential permanency. Salary is £33,637 per year.

The role involves day-to-day change‑overs of containers at the MBT facility to keep productivity high, while maintaining safety and storage of equipment. Shifts include early mornings and nights on a 10-hour pattern, with two hours daily paid at time plus half.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 1 license is desirable; Class 2 considered.
• Experience or training with Roll-on Roll-off (RORO) vehicles and forklift/telehandler would be advantageous.
• Strong teamwork, communication and planning skills, with adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day change-over of containers to maintain productivity at MBT facility.
• Ensure all skips, trailers, bins and equipment are stored safely and accessibly.
• Report safety or environmental issues to management and relevant support staff.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Health & safety awareness

Organisation/Planning

Tools

RORO vehicles

Forklift/telehandler

Job description

Biffa Waste Services is seeking an MBT Site Driver for a fixed-term contract ending 31 March 2026, with potential permanency. Salary is £33,637 per year.

The role involves day-to-day change‑overs of containers at the MBT facility to keep productivity high, while maintaining safety and storage of equipment. Shifts include early mornings and nights on a 10-hour pattern, with two hours daily paid at time plus half.