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Mobile Plant Operator
Job summary
A waste management company in Manchester is seeking a Mobile Plant Operator for rotating shifts. The role involves operating machinery, ensuring safety standards, and performing routine maintenance. Candidates must have valid licenses for a 360° Excavator, Loading Shovel, and FLT, alongside a commitment to health and safety. A proactive attitude is essential as the role influences productivity and quality. Competitive pay and opportunities for a rewarding career are included.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of Health & Safety in industrial environments.
- Ability to work rotating shifts and follow verbal/written instructions.
- Strong commitment to safety and a positive attitude.
Responsibilities
- Operate various machinery such as loading shovels and material handlers.
- Conduct daily checks and maintenance on plant equipment.
- Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to at all times.
Skills
Education
Mobile Plant Operator – Days & Afternoons (Rotating Shifts)
Location: Irlam, Manchester M44 5AY
Salary: £12.88 per hour + shift allowances
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (rotating shifts)
Day shift: 6:00am – 3:00pm
Afternoon shift: 1:30pm – 10:30pm
Saturday mornings: Every other Saturday, 6:00am – 11:00am (as required)
We are currently looking for a Mobile Plant Operator to join our team on a rotating days and afternoons shift pattern. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mobile plant and machinery, ensuring productivity, quality, and health & safety standards are met at all times.
- Operate loading shovels and 360° material handlers to load/unload vehicles and stockpile materials
- Operate FLT and clamp trucks to handle and load baled materials
- Process commodity materials using the site baler (full training provided)
- Carry out daily plant checks, routine maintenance, and accurate record keeping
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping across all areas of the site
- Conduct regular inspections of site infrastructure
- Control internal vehicle and pedestrian traffic safely
- Ensure timely turnaround of deliveries and collections
- Communicate any operational issues or hazards to the supervisor promptly
- Actively contribute to improving productivity and reducing waste
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures, reporting concerns as required
- Basic knowledge of Health & Safety within an industrial or processing environment
- A strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment
- Valid licences for: 360° Excavator (wheeled and tracked), Loading Shovel, FLT (3.5t)
- Self-motivated with the ability to work rotating shifts
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accuratelyA team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
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. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.
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.
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