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Biffa

Control Room Operator

Biffa
onsite mid full-time £32,409 per annum Carlisle
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First indexed 24 Apr 2026

Description

Control Room Operator

£32,409 per annum (37.5 hours per week)

This role involves controlling the flow and processing of waste using remote control overhead gantry cranes and refining equipment. You will be responsible for implementing best practice and continuous improvement in cost control and process operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose operating problems and undertake necessary corrective action
  • Provide accurate and detailed records of all plant operations, settings and stoppages and maintain shift logs
  • Support the engineering teams with a programme of planned preventative maintenance, inspection and cleaning to minimise downtime and provide records of recurrent faulting
  • Be aware of changes to health, safety and environmental legislation and Company policies to ensure defined standards and best practice are implemented
  • Implement and ensure compliance with all company policies, processes, and procedures
  • Maintain stock control & accurate reporting of contract & non contract waste
  • Assist site Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader in environmental monitoring, health & safety, behavioural safety observations and KPI’s

Essential Criteria:

  • Experience of SCADA systems or position of similar responsibility ideally in a process plant
  • Proven track record of working to clearly defined KPIs
  • Experience of implementing new processes and developments
  • Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance
  • Able to communicate at all levels throughout the company and externally
  • Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement within an operational environment
  • Knowledge of MBT operations
  • Computer literate
  • Full UK driving licence
This listing is enriched and indexed by YubHub. To apply, use the employer's original posting: https://apply.workable.com/j/883573D098