Biffa

Forklift Operator

Biffa  •  Ipswich, GB (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description

Forklift Operator - 45 hours a week + Overtime as required - £14.28ph

Your core responsibilities

  • To maintain H&S standards and performance on site.
  • Carry out daily checks and report on defects
  • To assist the production team in minimising downtime when stoppages occur
  • To work harmoniously with the maintenance team to handover information about the mobile plant
  • Assist in the investigation of accident and incidents.
  • Assist the team in the achievement of the sites KPI’s
  • Undertake any training as required and provided by the company.

Our essential requirements

  • Forklift accreditation (with clamp attachment, Desirable)

Here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

  • On-the-job training with our in-house team
  • Access to Biffa Perkz – high street discounts for you and your family
  • Pioneering family-friendly policies
  • Awarded the British Council 5 Star Safety Award

We’re here to change the way people think about waste.

With over 100 years of history, Biffa’s iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK. Whether we’re turning waste 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. Over 10,000 people around the country 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.

Biffa

About Biffa

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.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
High Wycombe, GB
Year Founded
1912
Social Media