Waste Recycling OfficerBased at Edinburgh AirportFull time /Permanent3:00pm – 12:00am or 6:00am - 15:00pmA quick look at the roleWe’re looking for a proactive and reliable Waste Recycling Officer to support waste and recycling operations at Edinburgh Airport. This hands-on role plays a key part in improving recycling efficiency, reducing contamination and supporting sustainable waste management across the site. Working closely with the Account Director and airport staff, you’ll help ensure waste is correctly segregated, processed and managed safely and efficiently.Your core responsibilitiesCollect and transport waste from landside holding areas to the main waste yardSort waste streams to maximise recycling levels and minimise contaminationOperate waste compactors and baler machinery to produce high-quality bales (full training provided)Maintain cleanliness and organisation across waste holding areas and the waste yardComplete daily equipment and operational checksLoad and unload service vehicles safely and efficientlySupport airport staff with guidance on correct waste segregation and recycling practicesCarry out additional duties as required, including waste audits, confiscated waste disposal and replacing signage or container labelsBiffa – we’re changing the way people think about wasteAt 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.RequirementsOur essential requirementsFull UK driving licenceStrong awareness of health and safety proceduresGood communication skills and ability to support site staff with correct waste segregation practicesComfortable with manual handling dutiesEligible to work in the United KingdomAvailable to work the 3:00pm–12:00am shiftExperience supporting site staff with correct waste segregation practices would be advantageousBenefitsAnnual salary of 28,496 GBP/year(£13.70 per hour)Airside pass application support (we pay for this and process this on your behalf when offered the job)Full training provided
Waste Recycling Officer
- Based at Edinburgh Airport
- Full time /Permanent
- 3:00pm – 12:00am or 6:00am - 15:00pm
A quick look at the role
We’re looking for a proactive and reliable Waste Recycling Officer to support waste and recycling operations at Edinburgh Airport. This hands-on role plays a key part in improving recycling efficiency, reducing contamination and supporting sustainable waste management across the site. Working closely with the Account Director and airport staff, you’ll help ensure waste is correctly segregated, processed and managed safely and efficiently.
Your core responsibilities
- Collect and transport waste from landside holding areas to the main waste yard
- Sort waste streams to maximise recycling levels and minimise contamination
- Operate waste compactors and baler machinery to produce high-quality bales (full training provided)
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation across waste holding areas and the waste yard
- Complete daily equipment and operational checks
- Load and unload service vehicles safely and efficiently
- Support airport staff with guidance on correct waste segregation and recycling practices
- Carry out additional duties as required, including waste audits, confiscated waste disposal and replacing signage or container labels
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.
Requirements
Our essential requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
- Good communication skills and ability to support site staff with correct waste segregation practices
- Comfortable with manual handling duties
- Eligible to work in the United Kingdom
- Available to work the 3:00pm–12:00am shift
- Experience supporting site staff with correct waste segregation practices would be advantageous
Benefits
- Annual salary of 28,496 GBP/year(£13.70 per hour)
- Airside pass application support (we pay for this and process this on your behalf when offered the job)
- Full training provided
Biffa have been servicing the waste management needs of the UK since 1912 and we’re now a UK leading integrated waste management company. We are proud to lead the waste and recycling industry. With operations at over 195 sites spanning the length and breadth of the country, we service over 2.3 million households and collect 4.3 million bins per week just within our municipal division. From our conception in 1912, our business has developed far beyond waste collection and into recycling, treatment and energy generation servicesOur VisionTo be the leader in UK sustainable waste management.Our PurposeWe're here to change the way people think about waste.Our values truly reinforce what we are all about:• We act as a team- We are working towards a common goal- We look out for each other- We all have an equal voice and respect each other• We make things happen- We are hands on and get stuck in- We find a way- We go the extra mile and always deliver • We do the right thing- We are honest, transparent and responsible for our actions- We keep our promises- We build trust by being consistent and fair• We take pride in what we do- We continually develop our knowledge and expertise- We know our work matters- We take price in a job well done We are a progressive business and innovation is core to our strategy. This means continually developing and improving our extensive UK-wide infrastructure to provide greater flexibility, an innovative and broad range of services and the utilisation of technology to ensure we are easy to do business with.
Biffa have been servicing the waste management needs of the UK since 1912 and we’re now a UK leading integrated waste management company.
We are proud to lead the waste and recycling industry. With operations at over 195 sites spanning the length and breadth of the country, we service over 2.3 million households and collect 4.3 million bins per week just within our municipal division. From our conception in 1912, our business has developed far beyond waste collection and into recycling, treatment and energy generation services
Our Vision
To be the leader in UK sustainable waste management.
Our Purpose
We're here to change the way people think about waste.
Our values truly reinforce what we are all about:
• We act as a team
- We are working towards a common goal
- We look out for each other
- We all have an equal voice and respect each other
• We make things happen
- We are hands on and get stuck in
- We find a way
- We go the extra mile and always deliver
• We do the right thing
- We are honest, transparent and responsible for our actions
- We keep our promises
- We build trust by being consistent and fair
• We take pride in what we do
- We continually develop our knowledge and expertise
- We know our work matters
- We take price in a job well done
We are a progressive business and innovation is core to our strategy. This means continually developing and improving our extensive UK-wide infrastructure to provide greater flexibility, an innovative and broad range of services and the utilisation of technology to ensure we are easy to do business with.
