Biffa Waste Services
FLT Operator
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Help us make a difference as an FLT Operator
Salary: £12.88 per hour, with an additional £1.93 per hour when working the night shift.
Shift rotation: 1 week early shift, followed by 1 week late shift on rotation. This may be subject to change depending on holiday cover and operational requirements. Overtime is available, with a degree of flexibility required.
Quick look at the role
We are looking for an experienced FLT Operator to join the team at Biffa. This is a hands-on role involving the collection and segregation of waste and recycling, operating balers and a waste compactor, as well as supporting with administrative duties such as booking bulkers in and out and completing the relevant paperwork.
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Core responsibilities
- Collecting and segregating waste and recycling across the site.
- Operating cardboard and plastic balers, as well as the waste compactor.
- Operating a counterbalance forklift, including handling materials using a clamp attachment.
- Completing administrative duties, including booking bulkers in and out and managing relevant paperwork.
Essential requirements
- Valid Counterbalance FLT licence with proven experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
- Previous clamp attachment experience is essential.
- Previous experience in a warehouse, waste, recycling or similar operational environment, with the flexibility to work the rotating shift pattern and overtime when required.
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