Operations Manager

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. Help us make a difference as an Operations Manager covering our sites in Redhill & Horsham. A quick look at the role. It will be a hands-on role looking after the day-to-day running of a busy landfill site and a recycling facility. The role will include office-based duties ensuring compliance with company procedures and also a presence is required onsite to control site operations and contractors and the ability to assist when necessary to cover for staff absence. Your core responsibilities. Plan and manage environmental compliance requirements and waste operations in collaboration with the Site Manager and Regional General Manager. Oversee daily operations of the Landfill site, ATRF, and other associated areas, ensuring adherence to Site Permit and Planning Permission conditions. Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act, relevant legislation, and Company procedures, managing traffic, pest control, litter, dust, odour, and other site amenities. Maintain a planned preventative maintenance schedule, monitor plant checks, and update the training matrix for plant operators. Coordinate and manage contractors on-site, conducting inductions, safety planning, and issuing permits to work. Promote a safety culture, including accident and near miss reporting, participating in investigations, health and safety committees, and audits. Manage customer relations and liaise with customers and their representatives. Carry out monthly compliance checks, maintain plant records, attend SIT meetings in the Site Manager's absence, and complete monthly reports, including Bsafe, compliance checks, and waste returns to the Environment Agency. Our essential requirements. Waste operational and environmental experience. Mobile plant operational experience. Dealing with contractors. Knowledge of waste and environmental legislation. Report writing and waste returns reports. 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. Medical and dental scheme. Retail and leisure discounts. Holiday and travel discounts. Bike to work scheme. 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.

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