Multi Skilled Operative

Biffa Waste Services· Municipal Services
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📍 Ipswich, Suffolk, United KingdomFull time

About this role

Multi skilled Operator - 45 hours a week + Overtime as required - £15.04 per hour.                             

Your core responsibilities

  • To maintain H&S standards and performance on site.
  • Carry out daily checks and report on defects
  • To assist the production team in minimising downtime when stoppages occur
  • To work harmoniously with the maintenance team to handover information about the mobile plant
  • Assist in the investigation of accident and incidents.
  • Assist the team in the achievement of the sites KPI’s
  • Undertake any training as required and provided by the company.

Our essential requirements

  • Loading shovel accreditation (Essential)
  • Material handler accreditation (Desirable)
  • Forklift accreditation (with clamp attachment, Desirable)

Here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

  • On-the-job training with our in-house team
  • Access to Biffa Perkz – high street discounts for you and your family
  • Pioneering family-friendly policies
  • Awarded the British Council 5 Star Safety Award

We’re here to change the way people think about waste.

With over 100 years of history, Biffa’s iconic red trucks and containers are a familiar feature across the UK.   Whether we’re turning waste 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.  Over 10,000 people around the country trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

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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Where is the Multi Skilled Operative position at Biffa Waste Services located?
This Multi Skilled Operative role at Biffa Waste Services is based in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Multi Skilled Operative role at Biffa Waste Services full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Multi Skilled Operative role in the Municipal Services department at Biffa Waste Services.
Which team or department does the Multi Skilled Operative at Biffa Waste Services belong to?
This Multi Skilled Operative position is part of the Municipal Services department at Biffa Waste Services. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Multi Skilled Operative position at Biffa Waste Services?
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When was the Multi Skilled Operative job at Biffa Waste Services posted?
This Multi Skilled Operative position at Biffa Waste Services was posted on Aug 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Multi Skilled Operative
Biffa Waste Services
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