Waste Operative - AM Shift in Bracknell

Help us make a difference as a Waste Operative based at Bracknell, Berkshire.

A quick look at the role:

• The Waste Operator will be operating machinery which includes Forklift, Llop, Counter balances, Compactor and Balers.
• The Waste Operative will effectively and efficiently process waste whilst ensuring all health and safety procedures are adhered to.
• Each material is to be processed as per the guidelines and all data to be captured and recorded accurately.

Working hours:

• 48 hours per week
• Monday-Saturday 6am-2pm
• £13.60 per hour (annual salary £31,824)
• Overtime may be available with a 50p per hour uplift

Interviews: week commencing 16th February

Start date: week commencing 16th March

Your core responsibilities:

• Processing of various waste materials which are presented
• Capturing and recording all data accurately as required
• Sorting waste into appropriate streams
• Operating machinery which includes Forklift, Llop, Counter balances, Compactor and Balers
• Upholding all Health and Safety and company procedures
• Signing in at the beginning of every shift and signing out at the end of every shift
• Reporting accidents, near misses and incidents in a timely manner
• Reporting any issues to the Operations Management Team that could impact the operation
• Ensuring correct PPE is always worn whilst on site
• Customers site policy and procedures are always adhered to in line with Biffa’s
• Promoting a positive safety, health and wellbeing culture at site
• Ensuring good customer care and positive interactions with customers, drivers and other stakeholders
• Maintaining housekeeping to the safe and high standard that Biffa requires

Our essential requirements:

• Excellent teamwork skills
• Maintaining integrity
• Able to work well under pressure to achieve deadlines
• Able to manage varying levels of workload
• Basic understanding of different waste materials

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa:

• Ongoing career development, training and coaching – Because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
• Car or allowance.
• Competitive salary.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Life cover.

About Biffa:

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.

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.