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Plant Operator Westwood AD Plant Westwood

Job in Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listing for: Biogen
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-21
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Food Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 29000 GBP Yearly GBP 29000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

You will join as a Plant Operator to assist in the safe operation of the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant. This is a hands-on role, assisting with the intake, sorting and loading of food waste arriving on site. The role will assist with routine checking and maintenance activities and be part of a team which operates the site.

The role will need to follow health and safety and environmental regulations; ensure 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 these are not already held. The role will work a shift pattern of 7 days out of 14 including weekends. 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.

Job Type: Full time shift pattern, permanent role, 42 hours per week

Salary: up to £29,000 per annum dependent on experience + overtime

Benefits: 23 days leave (equivalent to 6.6 weeks holiday – prorated from 25 days
and 8 bank holidays from a 5-day week pattern), 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance

You may have experience of the following:
Plant Operator, Plant Assistant, Plant Operative, Waste Management, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Health and Safety, H&S, Health & Safety, Recycling Assistant, maintenance, fitter etc.

At Biogen we see ourselves as a cutting edge, bold and inspirational business. And we're continually improving our operations to meet the increased demand for our expertise and services in food waste recycling. We recognise that the success of our business depends on our people. As we continue to develop our network of AD plants around the UK.

up to £29,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours

42

23 days leave (equivalent to 6.6 weeks holiday), 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance

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