Anaerobic Digestion Operator | Multi-Skilled & Impactful

Biffa Waste Services; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services is seeking a Multi Skilled Operator – Anaerobic Digestion to run the AD process and mobile plant, with focus on housekeeping and site compliance. The role requires hands-on operation and adherence to licensing and safety standards.

You will work weekdays with early and late shifts, contributing to continuous improvement and supporting maintenance and data capture activities across the site.

Qualifications

• Basic IT experience with Windows and SCADA is preferred.
• Experience operating loading shovels or similar mobile plant is required.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to continuous improvement in an operational setting.
• Experience developing and implementing data capture/recording systems is desirable.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance is essential.
• Good communication skills at all levels within the company and externally.

Responsibilities

• Operate anaerobic digestion processes and mobile plant in compliance with permits and company policies.
• Perform housekeeping and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Adhere to SHEQ policies and report near-misses and incidents.
• Engage in site audits/checks and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with management and staff across departments.
• Support cost control, safety observations and remedial actions where necessary.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the site.
• Work in MBT and weighbridge areas as required.

Skills

IT skills

Loading Shovel experience

Continuous improvement

Data capture systems

Health & safety

People skills

Tools

SCADA

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Biffa Waste Services is seeking a Multi Skilled Operator – Anaerobic Digestion to run the AD process and mobile plant, with focus on housekeeping and site compliance. The role requires hands-on operation and adherence to licensing and safety standards.

You will work weekdays with early and late shifts, contributing to continuous improvement and supporting maintenance and data capture activities across the site.