Biffa Waste Services

Integrated UK waste collection, recycling, disposal

Loading Shovel Operator - Anaerobic Digestion

Forklift & Powered Equipment OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRotherham, UK£32.7k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Basic information technology experience using Microsoft applications; experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is desirable.
Experience operating a loading shovel.
Experience assisting with continuous improvement in an operational environment.
Experience developing and implementing data capture and recording systems.
A good understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Ability to communicate with people at all levels within the company and externally.

Responsibilities

Operate mobile plant machinery for material handling, complying with the site environmental permit and municipal contract.
Follow Safety, Health, Environment and Quality policies, including reporting close calls and incidents.
Contribute to best practice and continuous improvement by undertaking regular site audits and checks.
Work closely with the BDR Management Team and staff.
Comply with changes to company standards and legislation.
Undertake light maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
Assist the site supervisor with reviewing maintenance activities, cost control, health and safety, behavioural safety observations, key performance indicators, and implementing remedial actions when performance varies.
Maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
Work in the mechanical biological treatment and weighbridge areas of the site when required.
Operate the anaerobic digestion process and mobile plant and carry out housekeeping and maintenance activities in compliance with site licences and pollution prevention and control permits, health and safety legislation, animal by-products regulations, planning conditions, and company policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).

Loading Shovel Operator - Anaerobic Digestion

Biffa Waste Services · Rotherham, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-03

Salary: GBP 32,697–32,697

Workplace: on_site

Description

Loading Shovel Operator - AD

Salary: £32,697.60 per annum

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri - W1 05:00-14:00 & W2 13:00-22:00

The Anaerobic Digestion Loading Shovel Operator is responsible for the operation of the anaerobic digestion process and mobile plant, as well as the housekeeping and maintenance activities, in compliance with site licences/PPC permits, health and safety legislation, ABPR and planning conditions and Company policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

· Material handling operations using mobile plant machinery, ensuring compliance with site environmental permit and municipal contract

· Work in accordance with SHEQ policies, including the reporting of close calls & incidents

· Involvement in best practice and continuous improvement, undertaking regular site audits/checks

· Close working relationship with BDR Management Team and staff

· Comply with changes to company standards and legislation

· Undertake light maintenance & cleaning of equipment

· Assist site supervisor in reviewing maintenance activities, cost control, health & safety, behavioural safety observations, KPI’s and implementing necessary remedial actions in the event of variance

· Ensure the highest level of housekeeping is maintained

· To work in MBT & weighbridge areas of site where required

Essential criteria:

· Basic IT experience in Microsoft (SCADA would be desirable)

· Loading Shovel Experience

· Assisting delivering continuous improvement within an operational environment

· Development and implementation of data capture and recording systems

· Good understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance

· Good people skills; be able to communicate at all levels throughout the company and externally

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 12,000+ 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.

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About the Company

Biffa Waste Services

Integrated UK waste collection, recycling, disposal

Biffa Waste Services is a UK-based integrated waste management provider that handles waste collection, recycling, and disposal for businesses. Its services are tailored contracts that cover the full lifecycle of waste, from on-site collection to sorting, treatment, and final disposal. The company operates an extensive UK infrastructure and invests in energy recovery facilities and advanced recycling technologies to recover value from waste and reduce environmental impact. Unlike smaller, niche operators, Biffa differentiates itself through its scale, UK focus, and ability to offer end-to-end solutions under strict regulatory and governance standards. The overarching goal is to advance the circular economy by turning waste into usable materials or energy while delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions for commercial clients and driving sustainable long-term growth.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Founded: 1912

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