Yard Operative
Biffa Waste Services
Posted: March 27, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Yard Operative to join our team as a hands-on role ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining an organised and safe working environment.
Required Skills
Job Description
Location: Trafford Park Depot
Salary: Approximately £26,500
Working Pattern:, 06:00 – 14:30 (30 mins Lunch)
Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week
Overview:
We are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Yard Operative to join our team. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining an organised and safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Organisation and storage of bins
• General yard housekeeping duties
• Container and bin stock checks
• Supporting Health & Safety walkarounds and compliance checks
Requirements:
Requirements:
• Good attention to detail and organisation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive and safety-conscious approach
• FLT (Forklift Truck) licence preferred, but not essential
Benefits:
And here's why you'll love it at Biffa.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Competitive salary.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme.
We’re here to change 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.
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.