Chargehand - Nights

Chargehand - Nights

Working Nights: Monday to Friday

Salary: £38,645 per annum

A quick look at the role.

The Chargehand will be working under the direction of the the Transfer Station Manager for the planning, control and supervision of staff and resources including all vehicles, plant, equipment and sub-contractors.

You will oversee the operations of Hull Transfer Station Mon-Fri nightshift and the Health & Safety and wellbeing of employed and agency personnel.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain high standards of contractor/client liaison.
• Sort Line processing of Dry Mixed Recycling
• Transfer of recovered commodity grades
• Baling of commodity grades
• Shredding of General Waste
• Tipping of back shift depot vehicles and their various waste streams
• Weighing of internal and external vehicles
• cover mobile plant duties as and when required
• undertake routine maintenance of site machines and equipment
• Ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities under the H&S at Work Act and all other work related legislation. Complete the defined responsibilities as per the company’s Health & safety system for this position.
• To maintain all records and systems for the effective operation of the contract.
• To assist the Company in achieving its published Business Objectives and complying with all procedures in line with the ISO system.
• Keep accurate stock records of materials and supplies to ensure smooth running of operation.

Essential criteria for the role:

• Mobile Plant Certs Loading Shovel, Telehandler & 360 Grab
• Supervisor or chargehand experience
• Advantageous weighbridge computer system.
• Ability to delegate, train, lead and monitor workforce.
• Experience of planning workload, holidays, and scheduling
• Have a basic knowledge of Health and Safety Policy & Procedures
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written including IT.

Biffa – we’re 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.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.