Biffa
Job title:
Yard Operative / LGV 2 Driver
Company
Biffa
Job description
Job Description:Yard Operative / LGV 2 DriverPay rate: £15.12 per hourStart time: Late morning/early afternoon (times can vary)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 7,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste managementHelp us make a difference as Yard Operative at our Carlisle Depot.A quick look at the role.Responsible for keeping the yard clean and tidy. Taking control of the bin stock, cleaning, repairing, and sorting bins. Digging out and cleaning the vehicles for pre-inspection and MOT’s.The successful candidate will also be driving our LGV 2 vehicles to cover holiday and sickness.Also provide site operational requirements by dispensing your duties as described by the Site Supervisor. This will include but not be limited to litter picking and other manual handling duties.Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.
- You must remain aware at all times of your responsibilities for your own Health and Safety, for the Health and Safety of those directly responsible to you, your work colleagues and any others who may be affected by the operations under your responsibility or control. You must ensure that at all times the correct PPE is worn. Please refer to the Health and Safety Policy for further details on your specific responsibilities.
- You must adhere to all Company Policies & Procedures (including but not limited to) those specified in the Employment Handbook, H&S Policy, EMS System, IMS System, Management Guide and any financial/accounting systems.
- Apart from the duties summarised in your Role Profile, the company reserve the right to include other reasonable duties which are part of, and incidental to, this type of work.
- Maintain the Depot and surrounding area in a clean and safe condition by regular sweeping and litter picking.
- Required to work outside in inclement weather at times.
ABOUT BIFFA:Here at Biffa, we have a friendly, open, honest culture that’s based on mutual trust and respect. Safety is our number one priority and we look out for each other.We’re very proud of what we do and are continually striving to be better. We listen to our employees and we care about what our employees think. At Biffa, we encourage our people to take responsibility. You’ll have a real opportunity to make a positive contribution to our business, our customers and to the communities in which we operate.We’re committed to helping our people fulfil their potential. You’ll find many exciting opportunities and challenges with us and people are rewarded fairly for their efforts, recognising the valuable contribution that everyone makes to our business.At Biffa, we are committed to get more women into the waste industry and with this we started our Women in Waste Group. The group was set up to understand the barriers women face in the workplace and better attract, support and develop female roles at Biffa. The group, started in 2020, has over 150 members.Dedicated to diversity.At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It’s why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.Requirements:Here’s what we require:
- Working knowledge of H&S
- Team player
- Good communication skills
- Class 2 license, Digi Card, CPC
Benefits:What benefits and perks can we offer?– Full uniform– Development and Progression.– Pension Scheme– Discount Fuel Cards– Overtime– 28 days holiday (including BH)– Cycle2Work scheme– Access to Biffa Perkz which gives you some great discounts as well as a wellbeing Centre which includes discounted healthcare plans– Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance Cover– Lots more benefits and perks available
Expected salary
£15.12 per hour
Location
Carlisle
Job date
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:29:07 GMT
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