Operations Support Assistant

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2 Locations
In-Office
Mid level
Logistics • Other • Energy • Manufacturing
The Role
Support supervisors and operations manager with workforce and resource planning, ensure contract/KPI compliance, improve vehicle and crew efficiency, enforce safety/PPE, assist safety investigations, and perform additional duties as assigned.
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Operations Support Assistant

Location: Abingdon Depot

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40hrs per week

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and organised Operations Assistant to support our Supervisors and Operations/Business Manager in delivering safe, efficient and compliant daily operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in logistics, municipal collections, or service-led environments who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is committed to high standards of safety and performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support Supervisors with resource and workforce planning
  • Ensure work is completed on time and in line with contract specifications and KPIs
  • Assist with improving vehicle and crew efficiency, including route planning enhancements
  • Champion our Safer Together core value – ensuring safe and compliant working practices at all times
  • Monitor and enforce correct use of PPE across all teams
  • Support investigations into potential safety or compliance breaches
  • Undertake additional duties as requested by your line manager

Our Values – #TFR

We live by our values every day:

  • Teamwork – working together for each other
  • Fairness – treating and being treated equally
  • Respect – valuing each other for who we are and what we do

If you share these values and want to be part of a supportive team delivering an important community service, we’d love to hear from you.

Dedicated to diversity.

At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It’s why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.


RequirementsEssential Requirements
  • LGV Driving Licence, CPC and Digi Card
  • Experience leading or supporting teams
  • Confident communicator at all organisational levels

Skills Required

  • LGV Driving Licence
  • CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
  • Digi Card
  • Experience leading or supporting teams
  • Confident communicator at all organisational levels
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The Company
Year Founded: 1912

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.

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