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Make a difference as a Waste Handling Operative
Working Pattern: Monday to Saturday, with one day off during the week
Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (40 hours per week)
Pay: £12.40 per hour (equivalent to £29,016 per annum)
A quick look at the role
We're looking for a safety-conscious and proactive Waste Handling Operative to support Biffa's on-site waste management operations at Bettys & Taylors in Harrogate. This role involves collecting, transporting, and sorting waste and recyclable materials from across the site, playing a key part in our drive for sustainability and operational efficiency.
Your Core Responsibilities
* Collecting, transporting, and safely handling waste and recycling from production areas around the site
* Sorting, stacking, baling, compacting, and loading materials into skips, trailers or containers
* Operating machinery such as balers, compactors, forklifts, telehandlers and pallet trucks (full training provided)
* Maintaining clean and safe waste collection areas and ensuring high housekeeping standards
* Liaising with site staff and the Biffa team to coordinate timely and effective waste disposal
* Completing daily paperwork including safety checks, audits and waste tracking
Requirements
Our essential requirements.
* A valid Forklift Truck licence (essential)
* A strong focus on safety and willingness to follow procedures and wear full PPE
* A team-player attitude with good communication skills and reliability
* Flexibility and a willingness to carry out additional tasks as needed
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
* Retail and leisure discounts
* Holiday and travel discounts
* Bike to work scheme
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 11,500+ 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 management.
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.
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