Help us make a difference as Information Point Officer at our household waste recycling centre in Worthing.
HWRS Summer - 8:45am to 6.15pm
HWRS Winter - 8.45am to 4.15pm (Closed Thurs)
Salary : £13.42 per hour
A quick look at the role.
By serving the needs of the site operations in respect of operative services generally within (but not exclusive to) the following areas – picking and segregation of waste within the site and floor, cleaning of yard areas.
Advise and assist centre users, to maximise segregation and recycling. Redirect commercial customers and portray the best corporate image.
Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.
- To be the face of the site by being the first member of staff to interact with the public.
- To prevent commercial waste and non-compliant waste from entering the site.
- To operate the booking system on the six booking sites.
- To offer information to members of the public in order to assist the efficiency of the disposal of their waste.
- To assist in the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the site, together with assistance to general public visiting the site.
- To ensure that waste brought onto the site is segregated as much as possible for recycling. At all times adhering to Company policies and procedures including H&S, environmental and operational requirements.
Requirements
Here’s what we require:
- Customer service skills – ability and willingness to assist members of the public and other site users.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work to own initiative
- Record keeping.
- Dealing with difficult situations.
Benefits
And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.
- Competitive salary
- Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Retail and leisure discounts.
- Holiday and travel discounts.
- Bike to work scheme
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. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management
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.
Skills Required
- Customer service skills - ability and willingness to assist members of the public and other site users
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work to own initiative
- Record keeping
- Dealing with difficult situations
What We Do
Founded in 1912, Biffa is a leading UK-based integrated waste management company providing collection, treatment, recycling, and energy generation services. Serving commercial, industrial, and public sector clients, Biffa promotes sustainable waste management solutions and a circular economy. The company employs over 10,000 people and is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through investment in green infrastructure and innovative waste-to-energy technologies.
