Mobile Plant Operative
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Before you apply
Salary£36k
LocationAldridge, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentMunicipal Services
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Essential: License for telehandler
Essential: License for loading shovel
Experience operating mobile plant or machinery
Strong Health & Safety awareness
Reliability, and a proactive attitude
License for 360 grab also an advantage
Recycling, waste management, or industrial experience preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental
Pension
Bike to work
Retail discounts
Travel discounts
Career development
About the role
Help us make a difference as a Mobile Plant Operator.
Shift Pattern:
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Week 1 – Early Shift
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Monday–Friday: 06:00–15:30
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Saturday: 06:00–12:00
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Week 2 – Late Shift
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Monday–Friday: 11:30–20:00
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Saturday: Off
Breaks: 30 minutes unpaid daily.
Hours: 48 hours per week, alternating weekly between early and late shifts.
Salary: £35,817
A quick look at the role.
You’ll operate mobile plant and machinery to move, load and process recyclable materials, carry out daily equipment checks and maintain a safe, clean working environment.
Your core responsibilities.
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Perform daily equipment checks,
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Complete daily report forms for all equipment used, including mileage and service records
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Operate with diligence and care ensuring Health and Safety parameters are strictly adhered to
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Provide a control of the waste directly at the point of unloading
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Is responsible for the cleaning of the working area in and out of cab
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Is responsible to inform the shift leader about all accidents unsuitable waste, etc
Our essential requirements.
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Essential: License for telehandler, loading shovel and 360 grab also an advantage
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Experience operating mobile plant or machinery.
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Recycling, waste management, or industrial experience preferred.
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Strong Health & Safety awareness, reliability, and a proactive attitude.
And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.
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Competitive salary
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Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
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Generous pension scheme.
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Medical and dental scheme.
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Retail and leisure discounts.
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Holiday and travel discounts.
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Bike to work scheme
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.
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