Help us make a difference as Shift Leader in Ipswich.

A quick look at the role.

We are looking for a Shift Leader to supervise, lead, motivate and manage the shift production activities at Ipswich in line with company standards and health and safety requirements. To deputise and assume responsibility for the shift and site in the Site Manager absence.

Monday to Friday

£34,983 per annum

45 hours a week base.

Your core responsibilities.

• To ensure Health & Safety standards, policies and procedures are observed, maintained and reviewed.
• Ensure quality standards are observed and maintained.
• To monitor and assist shift performance and disciplines.
• To assist in the achievement of operational and financial targets/KPI’s
• Promote and manage change.
• To plan and supervise all members of staff on shift.
• Work flexibly within the Masons MRF team covering other key roles such as the Production Supervisor/Control room/All Site Mobile Plant/QC/Weighbridge.
• To report in a timely manner shift staffing and production reports

Our essential requirements.

• Working knowledge of H&S, IOSH (Desirable).
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO accreditations and requirements.
• Previous experience and knowledge gained in the waste sector (Desirable)
• Previous management/supervisor experience of working with large teams predominantly in Production/Manufacturing environments (Essential)
• A general understanding on engineering/mechanical principles (Desirable)

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

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 11,500+ 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.

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.