Loading Shovel Operator - Anaerobic Digestion

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

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services is seeking a Loading Shovel Operator as part of our AD site team in the UK. The role covers operation of anaerobic digestion processes, mobile plant and site housekeeping in line with licences, PPC permits and safety policies.

Key duties include material handling with mobile plant, participation in improvements, and regular site checks. You will work Monday to Friday with early/late shifts and be part of a dynamic waste-management operation.

Qualifications

• Loading Shovel experience required.
• Experience delivering continuous improvement in an operational environment.
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile plant machinery and manage material handling.
• Follow SHEQ policies including reporting incidents.
• Undertake site audits/checks and support improvements.
• Close working relationship with management and staff.
• Ensure compliance with changes to standards and legislation.
• Undertake light maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Assist supervisor with maintenance reviews and KPI actions.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping.
• Work in MBT and weighbridge areas as required.

Skills

Loading shovel experience

Continuous improvement

People communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

SCADA

Data capture systems

Job description

Loading Shovel Operator - AD

Salary: £32,697.60 per annum

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri - W1 05:00-14:00 & W2 13:00-22:00

The Anaerobic Digestion Loading Shovel Operator is responsible for the operation of the anaerobic digestion process and mobile plant, as well as the housekeeping and maintenance activities, in compliance with site licences/PPC permits, health and safety legislation, ABPR and planning conditions and Company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Material handling operations using mobile plant machinery, ensuring compliance with site environmental permit and municipal contract
• Work in accordance with SHEQ policies, including the reporting of close calls & incidents
• Involvement in best practice and continuous improvement, undertaking regular site audits/checks
• Close working relationship with BDR Management Team and staff
• Comply with changes to company standards and legislation
• Undertake light maintenance & cleaning of equipment
• Assist site supervisor in reviewing maintenance activities, cost control, health & safety, behavioural safety observations, KPI’s and implementing necessary remedial actions in the event of variance
• Ensure the highest level of housekeeping is maintained
• To work in MBT & weighbridge areas of site where required

Essential criteria:

• Basic IT experience in Microsoft (SCADA would be desirable)
• Loading Shovel Experience
• Assisting delivering continuous improvement within an operational environment
• Development and implementation of data capture and recording systems
• Good understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance
• Good people skills; be able to communicate at all levels throughout the company and externally

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 12,000+ 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.