HWRC Operative - Lingerton Site, Lochgilphead
Salary: £26,852 per annum
Shift Pattern: 10 on 4 off
Your primary function is to ensure visitors and members of the public have a quality and safe experience at the HWRC. Your aim is to maximise the best use of resources on site to achieve high levels of recycling and diversion, while always maintaining Health & Safety compliance.
Your key responsibilities:
• Assist users of the site in segregating materials in line with the Site Working Plan and Safe Operating Procedures, to maximise recycling and landfill diversion.
• Working in a small team, being totally focused on giving the customers who attend site a quality and safe experience
• Operation of the HWRC on a daily basis and providing support to the weighbridge for incoming and outgoing transactions during busy periods or periods of staff leave
• Undertake general site work/duties which include housekeeping, maintenance of skips and containers, litter/paper picking and generally keeping the site safe and tidy
• Follow all risk assessments and safe operating procedure that are relevant to the post
• Keep all equipment clean and maintained to ensure a safe working environment
• Carry out Environmental inspections and assist in closing out corrective actions
• Comply with and actively participate in company standards, procedures, health & safety, environmental, and quality systems
• Provide similar support at other sites within the region as required.
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.
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.
