Vacation Operator

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Vac Operator to join our team at Biffa in Seaham. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating and monitoring machinery during process operations, ensuring finished goods are taken off and stored safely within the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained throughout all internal and external plant areas.
• Support shift participation for near miss and hazard reporting to assist Biffa Polymers in achieving excellence in Health and Safety.
• Carry out operator duties regarding machine running to ensure optimum performance and availability.
• Support throughout each shift to ensure machines are manned at all times and staff breaks are within planned timescales.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate on a one to one basis and via the phone with all levels.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise effectively.
• Strong self-motivator with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexible in approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a time critical environment.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, ongoing career development, training and coaching, a generous pension scheme, medical and dental scheme, retail and leisure discounts, holiday and travel discounts, and a bike to work scheme.