Control Room Operator; SCADA

Help us make a difference as a control room (SCADA) operator.

This role operates on a rotating shift pattern of 2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off, providing a consistent and predictable work schedule.

Shifts are 12 hours in duration.

You will receive 24 days annual leave, with no requirement to provide cover shifts.

The role holder will assist with the day to day operations of an anaerobic digestion plant, to control flow and processing of waste, sludge and effluents by using a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, ensuring health & safety and environmental compliance, whilst contributing to the continuous improvement in productivity, plant availability and the requirements of sub products produced.

• Diagnoses operating problems and undertakes necessary corrective action.
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and test results to determine process adjustment requirements.
• Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control. Starts and stops pump, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes.
• Provides accurate and detailed records of all plant operations, settings and stoppages and maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings.
• Manages traffic activities on site using Control Room CCTV system and 2-way radio.
• Supports the engineering function in developing a programme of planned preventative maintenance, inspection and cleaning to minimise downtime and provide records of recurrent faulting.
• Keep abreast of changes to health & safety, environmental legislation and Company policies and procedures to ensure defined standards and best practice are implemented.
• To carry out any other such reasonable job-related tasks as the Company may require.

• IT literate – comfortable using business software and systems
• Analytical with the ability to measure & monitor data and take appropriate corrective action
• Able to communicate at all levels, both in verbal & written form
• Lives within 30-mile radius of the AD plant
• Full UK car driving licence

• IOSH or other safety qualifications
• Minimum NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent with an engineering bias

• 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
• Plus much more...

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.

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.