Shop Assistance jobs in United Kingdom

Biffa Waste - Carlisle Depot

Salary: £19.22p/h

Shift Pattern: 06:00 - 15:30 / 08:00 - 15:00 rotating weekly. Overtime & Call Out available.

Monday to Friday (45 hours per week)

Have you seen our "Big Red Trucks"? With over 100 years of history, Biffa's iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK. Do you want to be part of the team that keeps all this running?

We are here to change the way people think about waste!

You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of vehicles and waste management handling equipment to meet health and safety legislation and DVSA requirements. You will also carry out scheduled preventative service and maintenance inspections to meet Biffa's operator's licence commitments. Our fleet ranges from light commercial vans to 44t articulated specialist assets, offering diverse learning opportunities to develop your technical skills.

We are looking for professionals with experience in roles such as PSV Mechanic, Heavy Goods Technician, Lorry Mechanic, LGV Technician, HGV Technician, or HGV Mechanic.

If you are a skilled or semi-skilled Technician, we welcome your application as we offer upskilling and career development.

• Full Level 3 HGV / PSV apprentice qualification, City and Guilds, or NVQ Qualification
• Technician level
• Minimum of a car/van driving licence
• HGV licence (desirable)
• IRTEC Qualification (desirable)

• 21 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Fantastic Pension Scheme
• £500 Employee Referral Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for physical, mental, and financial support
• Training opportunities for progression
• Biffa Perkz discounts on retail, entertainment, and large purchases
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Eco Drive scheme for leasing electric or hybrid cars
• Staff discount at The Company Shop for groceries and food products

At Biffa, inclusivity is core to our culture. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a creative and effective working environment that reflects our communities and benefits colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.