Contractors

Posted on: 22 April 2026

Dear Members,

Please find the attached Pay Ballot update following the Biffa I&C ballot:

The offer has been accepted and will be backdated to the 1^st April 2026.

Biffa I&C Pay Update 13.04.26.pdf

Posted on: 22 April 2026

Dear Members,

Please find the latest update below following the Biffa Municipal Pay ballot:

Biffa Muni Pay Update 21.04.26.pdf

Posted on: 13 March 2026

Biffa Municipal National Pay Ballot is now open

Your GMB Union reps have met with Biffa following a survey of members to negotiate your 2026 Pay Award.

During this meeting your reps highlighted the difficulties workers face from the cost of living, Inflation currently measured at RPI 3.8% and highlighted how improved pay, terms and conditions will encourage productivity and recruitment.

Biffa having significantly moved from their initial offer presented the below pay offer which your reps felts able to recommend acceptance of.

The final proposal is:

• Rates of pay to increase by 3.8% with effect from 1st April 2026
• Biffa Minimum Wage will increase to £12.91ph with effect from 1st April 2026 which applies to all employees
• Employees who have not harmonised onto Biffa terms will receive an increase of 2.5%
• A commitment to review ‘man down’ payments and meet to discuss with GMB representatives by the end of June 2026
• The introduction of an Industrial Injury payment. The specific details including criteria will be provided separately.
• A quarterly meeting between representatives from GMB and Biffa

The GMB Union is recommending acceptance of this offer.

Your GMB Reps will be holding workplace ballots for you to cast your vote. If you need further information about your workplace ballot or how else, you can vote please contact your local GMB Office.

In Solidarity

Will Dalton - National Officer

Posted on: 13 March 2026

Biffa I&C Redbook Pay Ballot Now Open

The joint trade unions have been in negotiations with your employer regarding the 2026 pay review.

Following a two-day meeting between your Negotiating Committee (NNC) and the company, which was held over 4 & 5 March, the company have now tabled the following full and final offer:

Pay Proposal

• Rates of pay to increase by 3.2% with effect from 1st April 2026
• Biffa Minimum Wage will increase to £12.91ph with effect from 1st April 2026 which applies to all employees including apprentices
• This increase is applicable to all grades covered by the Red Book
• Employees who have not harmonised onto Biffa terms and conditions (e.g. still on ex-Shanks or ex-Viridor terms) will receive a 2.5% increase in rates of pay
• The introduction of a tool allowance of £10 per week for colleagues with technician or fitter in their job title.
• An increase of 4.11% for Machine Operatives to £13.15ph
• An increase in the rate for overtime to 1.1 times pay on completion of 45 hours work.
• 45 hour guaranteed week for drivers and crew

During the above meeting(s) your NNC negotiated significant improvements from the companies first offer, which included pay increases well below the above final offer.

Your reps believe that the offer is the best that can be achieved through negotiations and are therefore recommending acceptance of the offer by all members.

The ballot will be open between the 13^th March and 10^th April, your GMB reps will be holding workplace ballots, please get in touch with your local GMB office for information about how you can vote please contact your local GMB office.

In Solidarity

Will Dalton - National Officer

Posted on: 2 March 2026

Biffa I&C & Municipal 2026 pay negotiations:

Following a survey of members and state of the company meetings with Biffa the attached pay claims have been submitted for the 2026 Biffa Pay Negotiations.

Your GMB representatives will be attending negotiations in the coming weeks and will shortly be balloting on the pay offer negotiated in those meetings.

If you would like further information or would like to arrange a visit from the GMB please get in touch with your local GMB representative/office.

biffa-i-and-c-pay-claim.pdf

GMB Pay Claim Biffa Muni 2026 (1).pdf

Posted on: 21 January 2026

Pay talks are due to start in both Biffa I&C and Biffa Municipal.

GMB is now consulting with members across both agreements, to determine your pay aspirations, and ensure your voice is head in the drafting of pay claims and during pay negotiations.

Don’t miss the chance to have your say on your pay. Complete the survey today.

If you work under the Biffa I&C Agreement, complete this survey by no later than 3rd February: Biffa I&C Pay Survey 2026 – Fill in form

If you work under the Biffa Municipal Agreement, complete this survey by no later than 16th February: Biffa Municipal Pay Survey 2026 – Fill in form

If you have colleagues that are not in the GMB, ask them to join today on www.gmb.org.uk/join