Job Description

Multi Skilled Operator - South Kirkby, Wakefield

£35,000 per annum

Shift Pattern – Monday to Friday 8 hours (within 6am to 10pm)

Key Responsibilities:

· Load and sort waste using mobile plant machinery, ensuring compliance with site environmental permit and municipal contract

· Work in accordance with SHEQ policies, including the reporting of close calls & incidents

· Involvement in best practice and continuous improvement, undertaking regular site audits/checks

· Close working relationship with South Kirkby Management Team and staff

· Stock control & accurate reporting of contract & non contract waste

· Comply with changes to company standards and legislation

· Providing light maintenance of equipment

· Ensure the highest level of housekeeping is maintained

· Cover for reception hall operative as required

· Running and maintaining of baler hall operations including operating the baler and loading out material to off takers.

· Understanding and running of the facility process control including Scada systems.

Essential criteria:

· Good understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance

· Good people skills; be able to communicate at all levels throughout the company and externally

· Previous mobile plant experience (E.g. FLT, Telehandler, loading shovel, ro/ro, TUG).

· Good organisational skills

· Full UK car driving license

Preferable:

· CITB card (wheeled loading shovel, wheeled 360, telehandler)

· Basic plant maintenance

· Logistics operation experience

· Basic knowledge of environmental compliance issues associated with waste disposal

· Knowledge of SCADA systems

Biffa – we’re 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 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.