Mobile Plant Operator - nights
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. Biffa scores A on the Alion truth index.
Changing the way people think about waste.
Monday - Friday (with availability for overtime on weekend)
Time: 17:00 - 03:00
Pay: £16.77 per hour
Help us make a difference as a Multi Skilled/ Mobile Plant Operator.
A quick look at the role.
Multi Skilled Operatives are directly responsible for the safe and proper operation and maintenance of any site vehicle under their use. A multi task role from receiving and directing waste to loading RDF and commodity bales. Housekeeping is a standard expectation as part of all roles.
Preventative maintenance and defect reports are an important function of the role to ensure timely servicing and maintenance of any given vehicle and is deemed as a key function of the role.
Your core responsibilities.
- Perform daily equipment checks,
- Complete daily report forms for all equipment used, including mileage and service records
- Operate with diligence and care ensuring Health and Safety parameters are strictly adhered to
- Provide a control of the waste directly at the point of unloading
- Is responsible for the cleaning of the working area in and out of cab
- Is responsible to inform the shift leader about all accidents unsuitable waste, etc
Requirements
Here’s what we require:
- Attitude for compliance and good attention to detail.
- Robust, resilient, able to absorb pressure and respond positively.
Advantageous:
- Experience of working in either a Waste Management, Warehousing or Construction environment.
- Mechanical knowledge.
- Mobile plant operation and maintenance.
- Previous experience in operating a FLT, loading shovel or 360.
Benefits
And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Medical and dental scheme.
- Retail and leisure discounts.
- Holiday and travel discounts.
- Bike to work scheme
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. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management
Dedicated to diversity.
At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It’s why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.