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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Production Operator

Salary

£31,493.28 – £33,000.24 per annum

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Description

We are seeking a Production Operator to join our team at our Mechanical Biological Treatment facility in Horsham, West Sussex. As a Production Operator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the 24/7 operation of the plant, ensuring that all tasks are carried out in compliance with site Health and Safety rules and Company policies.

Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Daily monitoring of the process plant, reporting any abnormalities to the SCADA Operator or Shift Supervisor.
  • Performing housekeeping activities across all site areas.
  • Conducting basic maintenance and cleaning tasks on fixed process plant under the direction of the Shift Supervisor and Electrical/Mechanical Technicians.
  • Executing tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Regularly inspecting site infrastructure.
  • Ensuring the safety of self and others in accordance with health and safety legislation, Company procedures, and toolbox talks.
  • Reporting any safety or environmental issues to site management.
  • Attending site safety meetings/toolbox talks as required.
  • Maintaining housekeeping to the safe and high standard required by Biffa.
  • Performing any other job-related tasks as required by the Company.

In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive salary of £31,493.28 – £33,000.24 per annum (£14.42 – £15.11 per hour), depending on experience and skills, plus a range of benefits including:

  • Competitive salary + overtime opportunity at time and a half.
  • Ongoing career development, training and coaching.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Retail and leisure discounts.
  • Holiday and travel discounts.
  • Bike to work scheme

As a Production Operator, you will have opportunities for career development within the West Sussex operation, and be part of a team that is dedicated to changing the way people think about waste.

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.

Skills

Required

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