HGV Driver Chargehand - Nights

£15.55 on a 39 hour a week contract 21:15pm till 05:30am Mon - Fri. 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 11,000+ 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. To be part of a team delivering recycling and waste collections / street and public open space cleansing services to a consistently high standard. Responsible for overseeing the work of several operational teams ensuring they work safely and efficiently. To monitor and evidence that collection and cleansing standards meet contractual obligations within Manchester City Council. Assisting the Operations Manager with daily operational activities in an effective and efficient manner, and at all times complying with Biffa's policies procedures and relevant legislation. Shared responsibility within the supervisory team - 10 - 25 staff. Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted.

• Assist the site supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the respective site in accordance with site licence, contractual conditions and as directed by the Site Supervisor.
• Support the site supervisor with H&S requirements; compliance responsibilities in accord with GIMS, permit, planning, and other documentation; management of the site.
• Act as the site supervisor in their absence.
• Segregation of waste to maximise the amounts that can be recycled.
• Assist members of the public and other site users to deposit and segregate their waste.
• Perform basic maintenance and housekeeping duties to site equipment and facilities.
• Control site traffic and assist site users to ensure safe and efficient site use.
• Deal with unauthorised personnel illegally using the centre, i.e. through disturbing refuse, stealing, or carrying out unauthorised tipping.
• Maintain centre records as necessary to comply with licence, legislative and company requirements.
• Monitor waste to determine waste type and quantity, to ensure conformity to centre licence. Ensure segregation and security of hazardous and special waste types to provide safe and efficient centre use.
  
  Here's what we require:
• Ability to work to own initiative
• Health and Safety qualifications
• LGV Driving Licence (or prepared to undertake fully funded training to achieve this)
• Previous managemet experience
• Knowledge of existing and upcoming environmental and health and safety legislation
• Geographical knowledge of the contract area
  
  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. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you'll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.