Are you a recent graduate ready to kickstart your career in operations and leadership? At Biffa, we're looking for ambitious graduates to join Biffa as Operations Graduates, developing the skills and experience needed to progress into a Business Manager role.
What you’ll gain:
* Hands‑on experience across operations, finance, logistics, and client management
* Exposure to real business challenges and decision‑making
* Support to achieve industry‑recognised qualifications (Transport Manager CPC, Waste Management, IOSH)
* A clear pathway into leadership
What you’ll be doing:
* People Management: Employment law, training, performance management, employee engagement, and communication.
* Safety Management: Health & safety legislation, safe systems of work, investigations, and compliance.
* Finance: Budget setting, invoicing, forecasting, cost tracking, and performance analysis.
* Logistics: Vehicle planning, utilisation, and maintenance.
* Operations: KPI tracking, productivity reviews, and service delivery standards.
* Contract & Client Management: Understanding contracts, managing client relationships, identifying improvements, and delivering social value.
What we’re looking for:
* A degree (or equivalent)
* Strong Excel & IT skills
* A proactive, can‑do attitude
* Confidence communicating with stakeholders
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel (UK‑wide, occasional overnight stays)
And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa:
* Basic salary – £28,500
* Structured graduate development programme
* Clear pathway to Business Manager
* Industry‑recognised qualifications
* Exposure to real operational leadership early in your career
* Generous pension scheme
* Medical and dental scheme
* Retail and leisure discounts
* Holiday and travel discounts
* Bike to work scheme
Dedicated to diversity
At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It’s why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
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