Multi Skilled Operator - Anaerobic Digestion

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

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services is seeking a Multi Skilled Operator – Anaerobic Digestion to run the AD process and mobile plant, with focus on housekeeping and site compliance. The role requires hands-on operation and adherence to licensing and safety standards.

You will work weekdays with early and late shifts, contributing to continuous improvement and supporting maintenance and data capture activities across the site.

Qualifications

• Basic IT experience with Windows and SCADA is preferred.
• Experience operating loading shovels or similar mobile plant is required.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to continuous improvement in an operational setting.
• Experience developing and implementing data capture/recording systems is desirable.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance is essential.
• Good communication skills at all levels within the company and externally.

Responsibilities

• Operate anaerobic digestion processes and mobile plant in compliance with permits and company policies.
• Perform housekeeping and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Adhere to SHEQ policies and report near-misses and incidents.
• Engage in site audits/checks and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with management and staff across departments.
• Support cost control, safety observations and remedial actions where necessary.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the site.
• Work in MBT and weighbridge areas as required.

Skills

IT skills

Loading Shovel experience

Continuous improvement

Data capture systems

Health & safety

People skills

Tools

SCADA

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Multi Skilled 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 Multi Skilled 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 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.