Control Room Operative

Biffa plc; Stockport; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Control Centre Operative to enhance health and safety practices within their recycling and waste management operations. This role involves monitoring live feeds, identifying improvement opportunities, and collaborating with teams to ensure safety standards are upheld. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, the company offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values diversity and continuous improvement, and be part of a mission to change how waste is perceived and managed across the UK.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English is essential for this role.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and safety of waste management crews using live feeds.
• Identify and share best practices for continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Health and Safety knowledge

IT proficiency

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Tools

IT systems

Job description

A quick look at the role.

Control Centre Operative in Stockport

£12.57 per hour / £24,506

Do you have a keen eye for detail and an interest in health and safety?

We are looking for a control centre operative to join our growing team in Stockport to monitor the health, safety and service performance of our recycling and waste management collection crews across the UK, by analysing live-feeds from multiple cameras.

You will help to identify good working practices, as well as opportunities for improvement, recording and sharing these with our operational teams to help continuously improve the way we work.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with team members and other stakeholders, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• Maintain a strong attention to detail in all tasks and processes.
• Stay informed about health and safety standards in the waste management industry (prior knowledge is a plus, but full training will be provided).
• Apply analytical skills to identify opportunities for enhancing health and safety practices.
• Demonstrate a passion for improving workplace safety and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Our Essential Requirements

• At least a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in using IT systems.
• Knowledge of hazard/near miss reporting procedures.
• Health and Safety experience.
• Experience working with multiple computer screens simultaneously.

We’re here to change the way people think about waste.

Whether we’re turning waste 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. Over 10,000 people around the country 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.