Biosystems Operator

Stericycle; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

SteriCares employee support fund

Stericycle University – learning

Job summary

Stericycle is seeking an entry-level Biosystems Plant Operations role in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on receiving, emptying, cleaning reusable sharps containers, and preparing them for dispatch and reuse, while maintaining safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include running the wash line and autoclave, managing waste containers and transport loads, and supporting maintenance activities. A strong emphasis on safety, data recording, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent is required.
• COSHH and IOSH certifications are preferred.
• Experience with waste containment and plant safety is desirable.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain compliance.
• Willingness to work shifts and operate equipment as needed.
• Knowledge of forklift and manual handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate Biosystems wash line and autoclave plant in line with KPI targets.
• Ensure containers, transport and cages are cleaned and stored for reuse.
• Manage receipt and dispatch of waste containers and transport equipment safely.
• Maintain shift reports, data entry and KPI reporting per internal policies.
• Assist with breakdown/defect repairs and support Maintenance Engineers as needed.
• Conduct shift handovers and ensure resource distribution plans are followed.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe working areas during each shift.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Manual handling

Education

COSHH

IOSH

Forklift

Confined Space

Environmental Permitting & Awareness

Emissions Monitoring

Accident & Investigation

Permit To Work

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Asbestos Awareness

Legionella Awareness

Fire Awareness

Working At Height

Hand Arm Vibration

Electrical Safety

Fire Marshal

MEWP

Tower Scaffold

Slinging & Lifting

Job description

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Job Function: Plant/Processing Operations

Career Area: Operations

About Us:

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-business services company and leading provider of compliance-based solutions that protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, and safeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into a leader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulated arenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses of every size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challenges by safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease, contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose:

The main responsibility of the role is to contribute to the smooth day to day running of the Biosystems plant focussing on the receipt, emptying and cleaning of reusable sharps containers and to prepare these for dispatch and re use along with Biosystems hardware ensuring prompt dispatch keeping all equipment safe to prevent damage.

Key Job Activities:

To effectively run the Biosystems Wash line and Autoclave Plant in line with the company set KPI targets. Ensuring that the waste containers, Transport and Roll Cages are emptied, cleaned thoroughly and readily available in a suitable ‘empty’ storage area ready for collection whilst maintaining a high level of quality control and stock control is maintained at all times.

To effectively control the receipt and dispatch of Waste Containers, Transporter and Roll Cages and ensure all vehicles are loaded/unloaded in a safe manner and in line with internal policies and processes ensuring company risk assessments and safe systems of works are followed at all times.

To effectively maintain company operational records and data, specific to the job function for example shift reports, BMS data entry and productive reports. These should be completed in line with internal policies and processes are followed at all times

To provide assistance with breakdown/defect repairs and or support to Maintenance Engineers, acting immediately and effectively to minimize the loss of plant availability.

Shift inspections carried out, including work safe observations and reporting of good catches as well as resolving good catches, updating reporting systems.

Review handover from previous shift for all areas. Ensure resource distribution plan for shift in place/amend as necessary. Complete the shifts hand over report and KPI reporting.

To maintain a high level of housekeeping and safe working areas during each shift.

Education:

Required: High school or equivalent.

Experience (EMEAA):

Required Years of Experience: 0 - 1 year

Preferred Experience: Basic knowledge

Preferred Certifications/Licences: COSHH, IOSH, Forklift, Confined Space, Environmental Permitting & Awareness, Emissions Monitoring, Accident & Investigation, Permit To Work, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment, Asbestos Awareness, Legionella Awareness, Fire Awareness, Working At Height, Hand Arm Vibration, Electrical Safety, Fire Marshal, MEWP, Tower Scaffold, Slinging & Lifting.

The ability to work without direct supervision while maintain high standards of safety and compliance.

The ability to lift and move full and empty sharps containers.

Good communication and team working skills to work effectively with the bio system plant team and drivers.

Key attention to detail.

Potential use of handheld vibrating equipment.

Potential use of substances hazardous to health.

Handling of clinical waste.

Use of forklift truck if trained to do so.

Use of a vehicle tail lift if trained to do so.

Certifications and/or Licenses:

Stericycle offers you:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund
• Stericycle University – Our online library of self-development & learning
• Annual performance related pay review.
• Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family)

Stericycle is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer:

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.