Transfer Station Operative at Biffa

An opportunity has arisen to join the hardworking team at our York Transfer Station as an Operative.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, 06:00–16:00, with the opportunity for Saturday overtime.

The role offers an annual salary of around £29,000, plus a daily recycling bonus.

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.

• Holds a valid telehandler licence (or is willing to refresh/renew training if required).
• 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.