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Waste and Recycling Operative (Plant Operator)

CV-Library EH21, Newcraighall, City of Edinburgh Posted 07 Oct 2026 Closing: 01 Jan 0001
Permanent

Job Description & Overview

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will join as a Waste and Recycling Operative (Plant Operator) to assist in the safe operation of the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a hands-on role, assisting with the practical intake, weighing, offloading & cleaning of vehicles making deliveries, 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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Waste and Recycling Operative</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Requirements</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You must demonstrate a positive attitude towards Health and Safety and working with regulatory bodies, HSE, Environment Agency etc.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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 not already held. The role will work Monday to Friday and weekends on a rota basis. Overtime is paid for approved additional hours worked.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">About Biogen (UK) Ltd</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Whitehill Road, Millerhill, Dalkeith, EH21 8RZ</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Type: Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday working hours between 6am – 8:30pm on a rotating shift pattern including weekends.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: up to £28,500 dependent on experience + Overtime</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays per annum, 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You may have experience of the following:, Recycling Assistant, Waste Operative, Waste Management, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Health and Safety, H&S, Health & Safety, Recycling Assistant, Waste and Recycling Operative etc</p>

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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 07 Oct 2026
  • Location: EH21, Newcraighall, City of Edinburgh
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Category: Distribution
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