Back-Shift Transfer Station Lead: Improve Ops

Biffa; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development and coaching

Pension scheme

Medical and dental scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Biffa is recruiting a Transfer Station Supervisor for our Glasgow Transfer Station. This full-time role involves overseeing daily operations, leading a team of operatives, and ensuring targets are met while complying with health and safety, site permits and environmental regulations.

You will manage mobile plant operations, coordinate maintenance and liaise with suppliers, while driving efficiency and cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience operating mobile plant (loading shovels, wheeled 360° grab machines)
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel)
• Weighbridge training provided

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage transfer station operatives, including performance and absence management
• Oversee mobile plant operations, coordinating maintenance, breakdowns and supplier liaison
• Ensure compliance with site licence, PPC permit, environmental legislation and Health & Safety standards
• Drive efficiency and cost control, meeting budget targets and improving performance
• Complete administrative duties, including daily checks, stock management and reporting
• Deputise for the Operations Manager as required and maintain stakeholder relationships

Skills

Mobile plant operations

FLT experience

Computer skills

Weighbridge training

Job description

Biffa is recruiting a Transfer Station Supervisor for our Glasgow Transfer Station. This full-time role involves overseeing daily operations, leading a team of operatives, and ensuring targets are met while complying with health and safety, site permits and environmental regulations.

You will manage mobile plant operations, coordinate maintenance and liaise with suppliers, while driving efficiency and cost control.