At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in the safe operation of an Anaerobic Digestion plant and maintain high cleanliness standards.
- Company: Join Biogen, the UK's leader in anaerobic digestion and waste management.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, pension contributions, and overtime pay for extra hours.
- Other info: Full-time role with training provided and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on the environment while gaining hands-on experience.
- Qualifications: Relevant experience preferred; driving licence and telehandler skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 24588 - 30052 £ per year.
You will join as a Waste and Recycling Operative (Plant Operator) to assist in the safe operation of the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant. This is a hands-on role, assisting with the practical intake, weighing, offloading, and ensuring high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness are maintained on the site. Biogen will provide training and development required for the role.
You must demonstrate a positive attitude towards Health and Safety and working with regulatory bodies, HSE, Environment Agency etc. The successful candidate will ideally have some relevant experience from a related industry and will ideally hold a driving licence. Telehandler experience and a certificate would be an advantage, but training will be provided if not already held.
The role will work Monday to Friday and weekends on a rota basis. Overtime is paid for approved additional hours worked.
About Biogen (UK) Ltd: Biogen is the UK’s leader in anaerobic digestion (AD) and one of the largest independent AD operators in the UK. Having expanded its food waste recycling network through acquisition, it has a combined network of nineteen AD plants located across England, Scotland and Wales that provide cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management solutions. Working with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers and local authorities across the UK, the AD sites recycle over half a million tonnes of food waste each year.
Location: Whitehill Road, Millerhill, Dalkeith, EH21 8RZ
Job Type: Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working hours between 6am and 8:30pm on a rotating shift pattern including weekends.
Salary: up to £28,500 dependent on experience + Overtime
Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays per annum, 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance.
Waste And Recycling Operative (Plant Operator) in Stirling employer: Biogen
Biogen (UK) Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the forefront of sustainable waste management. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will receive comprehensive training and growth opportunities while contributing to meaningful environmental solutions. Located at the Waen AD Plant, you will enjoy a supportive team culture, competitive benefits including generous holiday allowance and pension contributions, and the chance to make a real impact in the community.
