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Biffa Ltd Ormskirk, Lancashire
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
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 9,500+ 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 a Site Chemist based at our Burscough Depot. A quick look at the role. To efficiently receive, process and dispatch incoming wastes through our hazardous waste transfer facility. Paramount to the role is that the waste is assessed and handled in an approved manner ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental compliance are met whilst demonstrating continuous improvement in productivity, plant availability and the quality of materials sent off site Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted. Monitor and control all processes within the facility in terms of people and equipment to ensure operational productivities and plant availability. Ensure security of waste entering the facility and disposal in line with any stated customer requirement, at minimised cost. Ensure inputs and outputs meet defined standards e.g. PPC, pre-acceptance, acceptance and onward transfer caveats, whilst driving best practice and continuous improvement in cost control and processing operations. Control material flows through the site to ensure delays and backlogs are minimised. Carry out regular stock control and inventory of materials, both waste and consumables held on site. Maintain a high level of housekeeping in all areas and ensure any housekeeping activities are carried out in an effective and timely manner. Implement and ensure compliance with all company policy, process and procedures. Requirements Here's what we require: Previous experience working as a chemist on a hazardous waste management business or chemical/manufacturing industry. Minimum of a HNC Chemistry qualification. GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English Language. IT literate - confident use of MS Office. Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of working within a time critical processing environment. Strong analytical skills with the ability to measure and monitor data. Good organisational skills with the ability to simplify complex issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels. Full, clean UK valid driving licence. Willingness to travel within the UK for business meetings and project work at other locations. Flexible and adaptable. Benefits 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. Retail and leisure discounts. Holiday and travel discounts. Bike to work scheme. 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.
Biffa Ltd Ormskirk, Lancashire
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
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 10,500+ 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 a Senior Site Chemist at our site in Burscough (L40 8LD). A quick look at the role. You will be responsible for management of the day-to-day operations of the Transfer station. Whilst giving the highest priority to Safety, Health and Environmental goals, you will analyse and improve operational efficiencies, maximise financial performance, develop and deliver customer service excellence for external and internal clients, develop the potential of the transfer station with market-driven innovation, and manage the performance and development of personnel; all demonstrated through the site Operational KPIs. Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted. Visually lead, develop and improve the health, safety and environmental culture (reducing incidents and increasing reporting). Focussing on process and human safety by implementing and monitoring adherence to rules and lead indicators in line with the balanced business plan, working safety tracker and individual performance targets. Drive operational excellence of the site in compliance with its permit, licence, discharge consent and any other legal requirements. By delivering no EA CAR scores from site visits, no major breaches of the discharge consent, no reportable emissions and no waste stock >6 months to be held on site. Deliver customer service excellence through reviewing and deciding on treatment methods, ensuring bulk and packaged goods sales enquiries are processed and quoted to the customer in line with KPIs. Review the site bookings ensuring that the site has sufficient capacity, labour and resources to meet the requirements, immediately highlighting any potential failings to the Site Manager. Ensure the site is operating efficiently by removing as many non-value adding activities as possible, speeding up the process. Control costs for treatment, disposal, labour, maintenance and sundries on site to ensure the site meets its budgetary requirements set out in the monthly P&L review and KPIs. To over-achieve the site's annual fiscal budget year on year Drive the cultural transformation necessary to champion a team-based work environment where operator input is valued and suggestions are evaluated and implemented. Be responsible for the management and control of the site's baylogs, carry out internal auditing of such and ensure it is kept accurate for both EA/HSE requirements and cost assignment Requirements Here's what we require: Chemistry Degree or Chemistry background is essential. Experience of working within the Hazardous Waste industry (not essential). COTC (Certificate of Technical Competence) or WAMITAB qualification (not essential). Have proven experience in the running of a P&L. Have experience enforcing compliance and health and safety regulations. Managerial / Leadership experience. Good interpersonal, organisational, communication, time management skills. Relevant professional experience, including managing a mixed skills team in a busy demanding environment. Computer literate/using MS Office applications. Benefits 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. Retail and leisure discounts. Holiday and travel discounts. Bike to work scheme. 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.
Biffa Ltd High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
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 9,500+ 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. . A quick look at the role The Graphic Designer supports the development of the Biffa brand and visual brand narrative across all key channels, positioning Biffa as a leader in sustainable waste management. You will be responsible for delivering creative design across a range of media, including brand collateral and content across the Biffa channels, supporting the commercial objectives of the business and building Biffa's reputation in both B2B and B2C environments. Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted. Manage and support development of the Biffa brand through visual story telling across a range of media Concepting and designing brand collateral in response to briefs from across the business, ensuring collateral is consistent with the Biffa brand and TOV Increase Biffa brand awareness and brand perception through creative and interactive design Manage in-house design process from brief to delivery alongside agency output to deliver best possible value within the allocated budget Optimise Biffa's visual presence on digital channels, developing designs and visual collateral in tandem with PR content and working closely with the Communications team Support management of Biffa physical advertising opportunities across fleet, signage etc alongside operational teams. Support external events by producing design collateral alongside Communications team and Environment and External Affairs team including Capital Markets day, Political events, and customer events. Requirements Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual art, fine art or equivalent Knowledge of digital media requirements and best practice Confident developing design concepts, graphics and layouts for illustrations, logos and digital Confident using Adobe Creative software (e.g. InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and all Microsoft applications (e.g. Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams) Experience of managing design processes from brief to delivery Experience of implementing a new brand identity, including creation and maintenance of brand guidelines, key assets/templates and rollout across multiple channels Passionate about design, creative and ideas-driven, able to translate briefs into strong visual assets Confident communicator with an influential and persuasive presentation style Analytical with the ability to quickly assess issues and recommend and/or implement solutions Well organised with excellent attention to detail plus the ability to prioritise effectively Proactive and flexible with a 'can do' attitude Benefits And here's why you'll love it at Biffa. Competitive salary Ongoing career development 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 . 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.
Biffa Ltd
Dec 04, 2021
Full time
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 7,500+ 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 A quick look at the role. The Project Manager is responsible and accountable for projects from initial definition (vision, objectives, scope etc.), solution design and delivery and through to its successful implementation and embedding (to time, cost and quality). Managing collections business projects, which may be tactical "BAU" and Continuous Improvement projects, or business acquisitions and integrations. You will be accountable for the 'Project Initiation Document' (PID), project plans, progress reports, integrated budget, resource Plan, benefits documents, risks & issues report, solution design and implementation plan. *** This is a 'blended' role with time divided between home working and site visits *** Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted. Defining the project (vision, objectives, scope, plans, resources, benefits) Completing all project plans (high level, milestone, 90 day, detailed & integrated) and track against plan Defining, allocate, manage and realise benefits Selecting, motivate, manage and review the project team members Defining, gain approval of, and manage the project budget Identifying, manage, report and mitigate project risks and issues Designing, test, obtain approval for and implement integrated solution Reporting (formally and informally) on project progress, risks, dependencies and escalate issues to the Head of Projects Requirements Educated to degree level or equivalent. Prince 2, Agile or equivalent qualification. Experience of leading strategic projects (size, complexity, timescales). Working as part of a senior, integrated management team, reporting to the executive. Best practice examples of business solutions (specific to project scope & objectives). Strong stakeholder management skills and knowledge of change management tools. Ability to problem solve and handle strategic solution design Benefits 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. Cycle to work scheme . 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.
Biffa Ltd Reading, Berkshire
Dec 04, 2021
Full time
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 7,500+ 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 A quick look at the role. The Project Manager is responsible and accountable for projects from initial definition (vision, objectives, scope etc.), solution design and delivery and through to its successful implementation and embedding (to time, cost and quality). Managing collections business projects, which may be tactical "BAU" and Continuous Improvement projects, or business acquisitions and integrations. You will be accountable for the 'Project Initiation Document' (PID), project plans, progress reports, integrated budget, resource Plan, benefits documents, risks & issues report, solution design and implementation plan. *** Post Covid this will be a blended role with time divided between home working and site visits *** Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted. Defining the project (vision, objectives, scope, plans, resources, benefits) Completing all project plans (high level, milestone, 90 day, detailed & integrated) and track against plan Defining, allocate, manage and realise benefits Selecting, motivate, manage and review the project team members Defining, gain approval of, and manage the project budget Identifying, manage, report and mitigate project risks and issues Designing, test, obtain approval for and implement integrated solution Reporting (formally and informally) on project progress, risks, dependencies and escalate issues to the Head of Projects Requirements Educated to degree level or equivalent. Prince 2, Agile or equivalent qualification. Experience of leading strategic projects (size, complexity, timescales). Working as part of a senior, integrated management team, reporting to the executive. Best practice examples of business solutions (specific to project scope & objectives). Strong stakeholder management skills and knowledge of change management tools. Ability to problem solve and handle strategic solution design Benefits 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. Cycle to work scheme . 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.
Biffa Ltd Exeter, Devon
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
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 9,500+ 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. A quick look at the role. We are on the hunt for a Transport Manager to efficiently and effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the Traffic Office. Ensuring health and safety, environmental and operator licence compliance won't simply be your bread and butter, it needs to be your passion. Along with delivering first-class customer service and cultivating an environment where continuous improvement is the norm, not the exception. Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted. A chance to provide leadership, deliver work instructions and monitor the performance of traffic dispatchers, driver, and operatives - i.e Review of Depot KPI's, Service, Safety and Profitability. An opportunity to effectively manage a fleet of vehicles, including liaison with fleet, safe vehicle operations, wheel security and to monitor vehicle gross weights. An expectation to ensure compliance with transport and environmental legislation is adhered to, including any third-party insurance claims. Playing an integral role in supporting the management of on-going cost control, actively seeking to improve efficiency to reduce operating costs and increase profitability to support the meeting of and exceeding of budgets. Being trusted to ensure all aspects of Health and Safety are strictly adhered to, near miss reporting and emergency procedures. A chance to review all near miss reporting to ensure we offer a First-Class customer experience and ensure that all associated actives are completed. An expectation to complete all administrative tasks associated with the role, including work sheets and tachograph records. Being proactive in developing and maintaining a good working relationship with internal and external customers. An opportunity to deputise for the Depot Manager and complete other reasonable tasks as the company may require from time to time. Requirements Here's what we require: Extensive experience as a Traffic Manager or position of similar responsibility in Services or Logistics industry. National CPC would be desirable. IOSH Certificate is desirable. Experience of people and health and safety management within a unionised and multi-shift environment. An understanding of lean methodology and the ability to work to clearly defined KPIs. Proven experience of successful resource management/cost control. Knowledge of transport legislation. Knowledge of existing and impending environmental and health and safety legislation. Strong knowledge of the local area. The ability to work within a commercially driven and time-critical environment. Strong commercial background. Experience of operational line management along ideally in a Trade Union environment. Previous exposure of managing in a labour intensive, multi-shift environment. The ability to communicate with conviction, plan with precision and, most importantly, play well with others. Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, however A-Levels or a Degree certainly won't do any harm. Willingness to travel within the UK for business meeting and project work that may be at other locations. Benefits And here's why you'll love it at Biffa. Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't grow. Competitive salary and bonus scheme. Generous pension scheme. Medical and dental scheme. Retail and leisure discounts. Holiday and travel discounts. Bike to work scheme. Plus much more.... 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.
Biffa Ltd Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
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 9,500+ 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. A quick look at the role. We are on the hunt for a Transport Manager to efficiently and effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the Traffic Office. Ensuring health and safety, environmental and operator licence compliance won't simply be your bread and butter, it needs to be your passion. Along with delivering first-class customer service and cultivating an environment where continuous improvement is the norm, not the exception. Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted. A chance to provide leadership, deliver work instructions and monitor the performance of traffic dispatchers, driver, and operatives - i.e Review of Depot KPI's, Service, Safety and Profitability. An opportunity to effectively manage a fleet of vehicles, including liaison with fleet, safe vehicle operations, wheel security and to monitor vehicle gross weights. An expectation to ensure compliance with transport and environmental legislation is adhered to, including any third-party insurance claims. Playing an integral role in supporting the management of on-going cost control, actively seeking to improve efficiency to reduce operating costs and increase profitability to support the meeting of and exceeding of budgets. Being trusted to ensure all aspects of Health and Safety are strictly adhered to, near miss reporting and emergency procedures. A chance to review all near miss reporting to ensure we offer a First-Class customer experience and ensure that all associated actives are completed. An expectation to complete all administrative tasks associated with the role, including work sheets and tachograph records. Being proactive in developing and maintaining a good working relationship with internal and external customers. An opportunity to deputise for the Depot Manager and complete other reasonable tasks as the company may require from time to time. Requirements Here's what we require: Extensive experience as a Traffic Manager or position of similar responsibility in Services or Logistics industry. National CPC would be desirable. IOSH Certificate is desirable. Experience of people and health and safety management within a unionised and multi-shift environment. An understanding of lean methodology and the ability to work to clearly defined KPIs. Proven experience of successful resource management/cost control. Knowledge of transport legislation. Knowledge of existing and impending environmental and health and safety legislation. Strong knowledge of the local area. The ability to work within a commercially driven and time-critical environment. Strong commercial background. Experience of operational line management along ideally in a Trade Union environment. Previous exposure of managing in a labour intensive, multi-shift environment. The ability to communicate with conviction, plan with precision and, most importantly, play well with others. Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, however A-Levels or a Degree certainly won't do any harm. Willingness to travel within the UK for business meeting and project work that may be at other locations. Benefits And here's why you'll love it at Biffa. Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't grow. Competitive salary and bonus scheme. Generous pension scheme. Medical and dental scheme. Retail and leisure discounts. Holiday and travel discounts. Bike to work scheme. Plus much more.... 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.
Biffa Ltd Oakham, Rutland
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Changing the way the world thinks 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 9,500+ 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 a Collections Supervisor. A quick look at the role. The Collections Supervisor will supervise and control operational activities of the depot. To maintain company and legislative records. Support and manage the workforce in the achievement of their daily/weekly/monthly tasks, ensuring the safe and efficient completion of the service within the requirements of the Contract. The Biffa division you'll be supporting Biffa's household waste division delivers a range of cost-efficient, quality-led waste management services for 31 local authorities across the UK. With over 3,300 staff and around 1,562 specialist vehicles, our domestic waste management division makes 4.3 million collections each week from over 2.3 million households across Britain. Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted. Work alongside like-minded waste professionals in a brilliantly diverse environment built on transparency - not bureaucracy. Monitor workforce performance against targets to ensure all daily/weekly/monthly KPIs are met. Implement and monitor action plans to address variances between target and actual. Address any ongoing issues as appropriate. Ensure that all Company policies and procedures and legal obligations are understood and adhered to by all members of staff. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the Client and internal/external customers. Attendance Client/customer meetings as required. Ensure that all reports required as part of the Contract are delivered in time for meetings and any follow up actions are completed timely. Ensure all records and systems are maintained for the effective and compliant operation of the Contract. Including those required for EA compliance. Carry out induction and safety training on a regular basis for all staff on site Ensuring that safety check are carried out and suitable repairs completed Manage staffing levels and holidays to meet the business needs Responsible for submitting accurate and timely attendance records for operational staff Requirements Here's what we require: Experience of producing and analysing reports using Microsoft Office Suite and internal IT systems The ability to work within a commercially driven and time-critical environment. Experience of people and health and safety management within a unionised and multi-shift environment. Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, however A-Levels or a Degree certainly won't do any harm. Proven track record of working to clearly defined service delivery KPI's Experience of vehicle management - CPC, tachos, Road Transport Directive Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement within an operational / service environment Benefits 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. 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.