Mobile Plant Operative

Biffa Waste Services

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Caerphilly, Wales, UK on site Until 9/16/2026 First posted July 18, 2026 Last posted July 18, 2026
Job description

Help us make a difference as a Mobile Plant Operator.

Hours of work: Monday to Friday - 0630 - 1500

40 hours per week + overtime

Salary: £26,769 + any additional overtime which is paid at 1.5.

A quick look at the role.

Mobile Plant Operators 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

Our essential requirements.

  • 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.
  • Full Driving Licence.
  • Attitude for compliance and good attention to detail.
  • Robust, resilient, able to absorb pressure and respond positively.

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

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.

About this role

Summary

Operate and maintain site vehicles, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient waste handling.

Job title

Mobile Plant Operative

Experience level

null

Industry

waste management

Location requirements

Caerphilly, Wales, UK, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

£27k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical knowledgemobile plant operationfull driving licenseattention to detail

Preferred skills

FLT operationloading shovel360 excavator

Specializations

mobile plant operationmaintenancehealth and safetywaste management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Caerphilly, UK

On-site City