Biffa Waste Services
Production Operator

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Power the Future of Waste: Join Us as a Production Operator.
Location: Horsham
Salary:
- Starting salary: £13.93 / £30,416 per annum
- After 3 months successful probation: £15.32 per hour / £33,458 per annum
Hours of work:
- 42 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Early / Late shift with 1 Saturday in 4
- No cover shifts!
A Quick Look at the Role
Reporting directly to the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for conducting operational tasks at a Mechanical Biological Treatment facility. This role supports the 24/7 operation of the plant through the execution of Standard Operating Procedures, housekeeping activities, and basic maintenance tasks, all in compliance with site Health and Safety rules and Company policies.
The Production Operator will also have opportunities for career development within the West Sussex operation.
Your Core Responsibilities
- Daily monitoring of the process plant, reporting any abnormalities to the SCADA Operator or Shift Supervisor.
- Perform housekeeping activities across all site areas.
- Conduct basic maintenance and cleaning tasks on fixed process plant under the direction of the Shift Supervisor and Electrical/Mechanical Technicians.
- Execute tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures.
- Regularly inspect site infrastructure.
- Ensure the safety of self and others in accordance with health and safety legislation, Company procedures, and toolbox talks. Report any safety or environmental issues to site management.
- Attend site safety meetings/toolbox talks as required.
- Maintain housekeeping to the safe and high standard required by Biffa.
- Perform any other job-related tasks as required by the Company.
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Our Essential Requirements
- Understanding of health and safety issues
- Good customer service skill
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Reliable/punctual/flexible
- Ability to fit in with other team members and work as part of a team.
And Here’s Why You’ll Love it at Biffa
- Competitive salary + overtime opportunity at time and a half.
- 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


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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 11,500+ 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.
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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. This is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity, and inclusion at every turn.
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