Area Supervisor - Processing - Lancashire

SUEZ; Darwen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to oversee site operations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. In this pivotal role, you will maintain budgetary control, manage a team, and liaise with external bodies to meet customer needs. Your expertise in the waste industry and supervisory experience will be crucial in maintaining operational excellence. If you are passionate about leading a team and ensuring best practices in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste industry and supervisory roles.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain budgetary control and manage site operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Lead and develop a team for operational best practices.

Skills

Budget Management

Health & Safety Standards

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Complaint Resolution

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

WAMITAB/COTC Level 4 Hazardous Waste

Tools

Computer Literacy

Job description

What will I be Doing:

• Maintain budgetary control over operations
• Order equipment and resources as necessary for operations
• Responsibility for maintaining H&S standards on site
• Ensure planned and preventative maintenance is undertaken on all plant and equipment
• Managing performance of the site in relation to contract standards agreed with customers
• Liaison with outside bodies as required/necessary – such as Environment Agency etc.
• Lead and develop a team to ensure operational best practice is adopted and adhered to.
• Training of staff i.e. Manual Handling, Safety DVD, Diversity, Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessments etc.
• Ensure that all records on sites are updated (training records, risk assessments etc) and kept in accordance with Policies and Procedures & legislation.
• Provide COTC cover for site operations
• To provide a client focused service that supports the changing needs of our customers and the market.
• Deal with complaints relating to transfer or recycling operations within applicable timescales
• Any other duties that are reasonably requested within the scope of the job-role

What Experience is Required?

• IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
• Ideally WAMITAB/COTC Level 4 Hazardous waste (must be willing to obtain any additional units)
• Computer literate
• Experience of working within the waste industry
• Experience of working in a supervisory position
• Operation and Maintenance of Mobile/Fixed Plant