Jobs, fresher vacancy - Mobile Plant Operative • West Sussex

Company: Biffa Waste Services

West Sussex

Help us make a difference as a Mobile Plant Operative at our facility in Lancing.Shifts: Monday to Friday, 07:00–17:00, plus Saturday 07:00–09:30 (or every other Saturday 09:30–11:30)Hours: 50 per weekAnnual Salary: £38,688A quick look at the role.You will be responsible for operating Mobile Plant and Fixed Plant within the Lancing transfer station. You'll be trained on all mobile plant including Clamp Truck, Shovel Loader, Grab Loader and Telehandler in all aspects of production processes. Operate Baling press as required. Conduct housekeeping duties and work within company H&S standards and procedures.Your core responsibilities. Operate mobile plant machinery such as loading shovels, telehandlers, and excavators to handle and process waste materials safely. Conduct daily checks and routine maintenance on mobile plant equipment to ensure it remains in good working condition. Load, unload, and transport waste materials across the site while following safety and environmental guidelines. Assist in maintaining site cleanliness by keeping work areas free from hazards and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Follow operational procedures and permit conditions when handling different waste streams to prevent contamination and ensure compliance. Identify and report any machinery defects, malfunctions, or potential safety risks to the relevant personnel. Support waste processing activities, including sorting, shredding, and compacting, as required. Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and drivers to ensure smooth and efficient site operations. RequirementsOur essential requirements. Mobile plant experience CPCS desirable BenefitsAnd here’s why you’ll love it. Ongoing career development, training and coaching – Because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow. Generous pension scheme. Retail and leisure discounts. Holiday and travel discounts. Life cover. 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. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.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.