Site Operative

Biffa; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Biffa as a Plant Operative at our Melton facility, where you'll be part of a team driving effective waste operations. This role involves monitoring processes, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting in recycling efforts. With competitive pay and benefits, it's a great opportunity in a growing sustainable industry.

Benefits

Ongoing career development, training, and coaching

Generous pension scheme

Medical and dental schemes

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Good level of English required.
• Previous experience on fast-moving production lines desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment policies.
• Monitor the drying floor for smoke and trigger alarms.
• Assist in loading/unloading bins and skips.

Skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Flexibility

English proficiency

Job description

Help us make a difference as a Plant Operative at our facility in Melton, Hull (HU14).

Pay: £12.42 per hour

Hours: 4 on 4 off shifts, days & nights, 12 hours, 6am til 6pm / 6pm til 6am

A quick look at the role.

As a Site Operative, you will work as part of the plant Operations team to drive effective, timely, and cost-effective waste operations on the recycle processing site.

The Biffa division you'll be supporting.

Biffa Green Energy is part of our Resources & Energy division that aims to produce solid recovered fuel pellets from non-recyclable household waste. Pellets are used as a coal substitution in heavy industry, offering carbon emission savings. This is a great opportunity to work in a growing sustainable industry.

Your Core Responsibilities.

1. Work closely with team members, Site Managers, and Supervisors to ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environment policies, procedures, management systems, and regulations.
2. Monitor the drying floor for smoke and trigger alarms if observed.
3. Assist in hazard spotting activities.
4. Assist the loading/unloading process of bins and skips and work within the waste process as required.
5. Use equipment to assist recycling processes as required.
6. Collaborate with Fitters/Electricians and the Site Manager on plant maintenance to ensure smooth operations.
7. Help clean and maintain plant and machinery onsite.
8. Carry out general housekeeping.

Requirements

Our essential requirements.

1. Flexible approach to working hours.
2. Ability to work as part of a team.
3. Punctuality.
4. A good level of English is required as the environment can be demanding. Previous experience on fast-moving production lines is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Benefits

And here's why you'll love it at Biffa.

1. Competitive salary.
2. Ongoing career development, training, and coaching.
3. Generous pension scheme.
4. Medical and dental schemes.
5. Retail and leisure discounts.
6. Holiday and travel discounts.
7. Bike-to-work scheme.
8. Plus, much more.

Changing The Way People Think About Waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether turning it into sustainable power, recycling it, or keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve lives. Our 11,500+ employees trust us to provide rewarding careers that are challenging but never dull.

Dedicated to diversity.

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing different ideas and backgrounds foster a creative and effective workplace that benefits our communities, colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.