Loading Shovel Operator – Waste & AD Plant

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

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.