Summary
Location
Milton Keynes
Type
full-time
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About this role
Help us make a difference as a Mobile Plant Operative at our facility in Milton Keynes.
A quick look at the role.
Responsible for working in a multi-skilled operational role, operating Mobile Plant and supporting fixed plant processing operations within a modern, technology-led processing facility that converts waste into a sustainable fuel.
The successful candidate will have experience operating mobile and or fixed plant and will be comfortable working within a manufacturing or processing environment, supporting a range of operational activities across the site.
Your core responsibilities.
- Operation of a loading shovel (training can be provided).
- Operation of FLT (training can be provided).
- Operation of 360 grab (training can be provided).
- Carry out daily maintenance and record keeping for mobile plant and plant equipment.
- Carry out housekeeping activities in all areas of the site.
- Carry out basic maintenance and cleaning on fixed process plant under the direction of Foreman and Site Manager.
Our essential requirements.
- Knowledge of plant operations.
- Understanding of health and safety issues.
- Good customer service skills.
- Good organisational skills.
And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Medical and dental scheme.
- Retail and leisure discounts.
- Holiday and travel discounts.
- Bike to work scheme.
- Plus, much more...
Changing the way people think about waste.
At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.
Dedicated to diversity.
Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.
Other facts
About Biffa Waste Services
Founded in London in 1912, Biffa is a leading UK nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services. Through the expertise of our people and investment in technology we promote and deliver sustainable waste management solutions.
We provide an essential service to satisfy the business needs of our commercial, industrial and public sector customers throughout the UK, and help them to meet their legal obligations and corporate responsibility commitments.
We employ 10,000 people and collect waste from thousands of businesses and millions of households across the UK each day.
Our surplus food redistribution partnership with Company Shop Group, and our environmental work with BiffaAward and Waste Aid, also have wider benefits for the UK and beyond.
Since 2002 we’ve reduced our carbon emissions by 70 per cent and aim to be net zero by 2050.
What you'll do
- The Mobile Plant Operator is responsible for operating mobile plant equipment and supporting fixed plant processing operations. This includes daily maintenance, record keeping, and basic maintenance on fixed process plant.
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