Area Manager

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 10,000+ 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 Help us make a difference as an Area Manager at Biffa. The role will cover the West Sussex region. A quick look at the role. The post holder will be responsible for leading the operational team across all sites, driving the highest safety standards and achieving contract performance whilst delivering excellent customer service to ensure a safe and supported experience for public visitors to the sites. Hours of work: 37.5 Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted.
Continuously develop safety instructions and procedures, reporting any unsafe practices, accidents or incidents.Ensure that the Recycling Centres and Transfer Stations meet or exceed the customer (Public, District, Borough, and County Councils) service expectations of the clientPlay an active role within the contract's management team to promote safety and identify areas in need of improvementResponsibility for the implementing and reviewing of measures to improve recycling rates across all Recycling Centres and Transfer StationsMaintain procedures to ensure compliance with all legal requirements applicable to your areas of responsibility, including compliance with all permits, licences and consent conditions at all times.Carry out accurate and Annual Performance Reviews of all those directly reporting to you.Manage resource utilisation across Recycling Centres & Transfer Station network.Ensure compliance with contractual performance criteria.Ensure quality control at Recycling Centre and Transfer Stations for all incoming recyclate feedstock.Develop immediate reports, developing skills and knowledge to ensure that your direct reports can manage their responsibilities and step up to assist youManage cost expenditure in line with budget targetsAvailable by telephone for emergency call out with response where required. Requirements Here's what we require:
Relevant business qualification IOSH certificate or equivalent formal safety qualification.Experience of working within the Waste Industry or related role within the waste, transport, or engineering industries.Have experience of managing change in the workplaceWaste operations, material processing, transport/logistics knowledge.Motivate, engage, and lead operational teams to maximise individual and team performance. Benefits 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.
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