An opportunity has arisen to join the hardworking team at our Transfer Station as an Operative.
Monday to Friday 6am to 14.30pm, Saturday mornings (alternating) 6.00am to 10 am.
Hourly rate is £13.41 per hour
A quick look at the role
As a Transfer Station Operative, you’ll play an active role in the day-to-day running of the site, from weighing in vehicles and assisting with recycling movements to keeping the yard clean, safe, and well organised. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, using equipment such as a telehandler, supporting drivers, and making sure the site runs smoothly in a busy but friendly industrial environment.
Your core responsibilities.
- Operating the site weighbridge (full training will be provided) to record vehicle movements accurately.
- Assisting with the safe and efficient handling of mixed recycling, ensuring materials are loaded into vehicles using a telehandler.
- Supporting drivers with loading and unloading activities.
- Keeping the site clean, tidy, and safe at all times, in line with health and safety standards.
- Carrying out routine checks on equipment and reporting any issues promptly.
- Working as part of a small, supportive team in an industrial and commercial environment (non-hazardous waste).
- Following site procedures to ensure compliance with environmental and operational standards.
- Being flexible to support other general yard and operational duties as needed.
Requirements
Our essential requirements.
- Plant certificates, Fork Lift Truck, telehandler
- Is comfortable working in an outdoor environment and in a variety of weather conditions.
- Has a positive attitude and works well as part of a team.
- Is safety-conscious, reliable, and willing to learn new skills.
- Ideally has previous experience in a waste, recycling, or industrial site (although full training will be given).
Benefits
And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.
- Ongoing career development, training and coaching – Because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
- Competitive salary.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Retail and leisure discounts.
- Holiday and travel discounts.
- Life cover.
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.
Skills Required
- Plant certificates, including forklift truck and telehandler certification
- Comfort working outdoors in varied weather conditions
- Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Safety-conscious, reliable, and willing to learn new skills
- Previous experience in a waste, recycling, or industrial site
What We Do
Founded in 1912, Biffa is a leading UK-based integrated waste management company providing collection, treatment, recycling, and energy generation services. Serving commercial, industrial, and public sector clients, Biffa promotes sustainable waste management solutions and a circular economy. The company employs over 10,000 people and is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through investment in green infrastructure and innovative waste-to-energy technologies.
