Mobile Plant Operator

Night Machine Operator

Biffa Waste Services · Manchester, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-12

Workplace: on_site

Department: Commercial Collections

Description

Mobile Plant Operator – Night Shift 

Location: Irlam M44 5BL

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Start / Finish Times: 21:00 – 06:00 

Hourly rate - £16.76 + Night shift allowance

To operate and monitor machinery including to a safe and satisfactory standard, Communicate any problems or obstacles to immediate supervisor. Strive to reduce waste and increase productivity across all lines & support your colleagues in achieving excellence in health and safety, product quality, asset performance and employee engagement on shift.

• Operation of Loading Shovel and 360 material handlers to unload and load vehicles, stockpile materials, load outgoing vehicles. 

• FLT and clamp truck operations for the handling and loading of baled material. 

• Processing of commodity material operating the site baler, full training to be provided 

• Carry out housekeeping and maintenance activities and any other tasks required. 

• Carry out daily maintenance and record keeping for mobile plant and plant equipment. 

• Carry out housekeeping activities in all areas of the site. 

• Carry out daily operations on site as directed by site management. 

• Carry our regular inspections of site infrastructure. 

• Control vehicle and pedestrian traffic in all internal areas. 

• Ensure timely turnaround times for all deliveries and collections. 

• Taking due care for the safety of self and others in accordance with health and safety legislation, company procedure and toolbox talks. Reporting of any safety or environmental issues to site management. 

• Attend site safety meetings/toolbox talks when required. 

• To carry out any other reasonable job-related tasks. 

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.

Requirements

Here’s what we require:

• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety in an industrial / processing environment. 
• Ensure employee safety and morale by maintaining a safe working environment. 
• 360 excavator both wheeled and tracked, Loading Shovel licence and FLT licence 3.5t  
• Self-motivated able to work rotating shift, 
• The ability to act on verbal and written instructions.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Access to a wide range of discounts at popular high street stores, supermarkets, restaurants and online retailers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Dental care benefits
• Access to doctor and healthcare services
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

And many more

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Apply at Biffa Waste Services

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