Job Description

Waste Recycling Officer

Based at Edinburgh Airport

3 months fixed term contract

£13.70 per hour / 40 hours per week

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday ( working days can be slightly flexible)

3:00pm – 12:00am

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

Our essential requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
• Reliable, proactive and able to use initiative
• Good communication skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders
• Comfortable with manual handling duties
• Flexible approach to ad-hoc tasks and operational requirements
• Previous experience within waste, recycling, logistics or operational environments would be advantageous

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.