Site Operative

An opportunity has arisen to join the hardworking team at Cardiff Hazardous Waste Transfer Station.
A quick look at the role
We are in need of an experienced Site Operative to work a 45 hours per week on rotating shifts of 0700 to 1600 and 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday. Some flexibility on start finish times may occasionally be required and the work may include some weekends if required.
£30,200 per annum.
Your core responsibilities
Accept, physically treat and dispatch packed waste materials, including hazardous products from household collections such as paints, aerosols, oils, batteries and cleaning products.
Work towards daily targets while operating safely in a busy waste transfer station environment.
Follow all health and safety policies and procedures, working effectively as part of a team.
Carry out manual handling, sorting, weighing, repacking and general site housekeeping duties, including cleaning up spilled materials.
Our essential requirements.
Hold a valid, in-date Counterbalance FLT licence.
Be comfortable undertaking manual handling duties and working in a busy waste processing environment.
Waste industry experience would be advantageous, as would supervisory experience, first aid or fire marshal training, and knowledge of mobile or static plant maintenance.
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.
Dedicated to diversity
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.

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