Lead Operator

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

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services in Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute, is seeking a Lead Operator to support the Area Manager in the safe, compliant management of the waste facility. You will lead and support the site operations team and contribute to delivering environmental compliance.

This role covers SHEQ adherence, waste processing, Permit to Work, housekeeping, and liaison with staff. A background in mobile plant and heavy machinery, plus IOSH/Managing Safely, is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead by example and work productively with all members of the operations team.
• Mobile Plant experience, including operator certification for telehandlers.
• Experience & knowledge of working heavy machinery, weighbridge systems and Duty of Care requirements for waste management is preferable.
• Able to carry out daily maintenance duties and minor repairs under guidance.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Health & Safety Qualification such as IOSH, Managing Safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, and support adherence to SHEQ policies and procedures, improving our SHEQ culture and behaviours.
• Ensure waste is accepted, managed, processed and disposed of in compliance with the PPC permit.
• Take on Authorised Person role for Permit to Work at the site.
• Supervise and provide direction to the site operations team.
• Provide primary point of contact for site staff.
• Monitor and manage housekeeping processes including audits.
• Keep equipment clean and maintained for a safe working environment.
• Arrange day-to-day offtake requirements.
• Ensure timely completion of actions from the Area Manager.

Skills

Lead by example

Mobile Plant experience

Telehandler certification

Weighbridge knowledge

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Lead Operator

Salary: £32,575.40 per annum

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri 7.30am – 4.30pm

Campbeltown, Argyll & Bute

This role supports the Area Manager in the safe, compliant an effective management of waste facilities. You’ll lead and support other site Operators at the waste facility. You’ll be working with and supporting the Area Manager on plans to close out close calls within our 30-day timeframe. Alongside this you will be reporting and communicating on all incidents as per the incident reporting systems. You will be supporting the technical requirements in terms of the day-to-day duties in delivering the environmental compliance.

You’ll be scheduling and planning housekeeping, grounds maintenance, skip/container painting, litter picking and generally keeping the site in a safe condition.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead, guide, and support the adherence to SHEQ policies and procedures, improving our SHEQ culture and behaviours
• Ensure waste is accepted, managed, processed and disposed of in compliance with the PPC permit
• Assume role of Authorised Person for management of Permit to Work for the site.
• Supervise and provide direction to the site operations team.
• Provide primary point of contact for site staff.
• Monitor and manage housekeeping processes including carrying out audits in line with requirements
• Keep all equipment clean and maintained to ensure a safe working environment
• Arranging day to day offtake requirements
• Ensure the timely completion of actions/tasks given by Area Manager

Essential criteria for this role:

• Ability to lead by example and work productively with all members of the operations team
• Mobile Plant experience, including operator certification for telehandlers
• Experience & knowledge of working heavy machinery, Weighbridge systems and Duty of Care requirements for waste management is preferrable
• Able to carry out daily maintenance duties and minor repairs under guidance
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Health & Safety Management Qualification such as IOSH, Managing Safely

Biffa – we’re 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 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.