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.

A quick look at the role.

Average of 40 hours per week 

Sat-Wed 8:45am - 18:15pm Summertime (April-September)

Sat-Wed 8:45am - 16:15pm Wintertime (October-March)

To manage and control the day-to-day operational needs of HWRC site(s) for the local authority contract. The role will involve both administration duties and site based operational duties. Ensuring always that the HWRC site(s) operate in accordance with, contract requirements, statutory legislation, environmental obligations, and company procedures.

Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.

• Plan and control daily operations through the efficient use of staff.
• To ensure suitable and efficient utilisation of resources to deliver operational performance and availability.
• To ensure that the agreed level of appropriate monitoring, analysis, recording, and reporting is undertaken, and appropriate corrective actions implemented.
• Ensure all planned and un-planned maintenance is co-ordinated to deliver optimum operational availability.
• Provide a safe and efficient environment ensuring that Health & Safety is always complied with and that all Company procedures and safe systems of work are always adhered to.
• Provide support in producing annual budget for the facilities and manage and monitor monthly performance in line with the budget.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with Clients, Customers and Members of the public.
• Maintain and train staff in line with Company Training Matrix.
• Ensure that HWRC site(s) are operated / managed well to ensure positive public interaction.
• Manage, lead and motivate a team of 20 employees and agency staff to ensure their potential is realised to the mutual advantage of the Company, customers and employees.
• Remain fully conversant with waste industry technology, legislation and commercial pressures and development as they affect the Company.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with the client, Regulators and any other bodies with immediate or potential contact with the company.

Requirements

Here’s what we require:

• IOSH managing safety or equivalent H&S qualification
• Wamitab COTC level 4 qualification or working towards. (Desirable)
• Assist in other areas of the Company’s activities as required from time to time.
• To be available by telephone for emergency call out.

Benefits

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme

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.