Facilities Supervisor

SUEZ; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ in Manchester is seeking a proactive Plant Operator to assist the Plant Manager with safe, efficient operation of the facility. You’ll engage with internal and external teams to optimise processing equipment and assets, contributing to continuous improvement and strong safety culture.

Join a dedicated team where you’ll handle daily operations, support maintenance and cleaning, and help ensure compliant, reliable performance while developing your skills and progressing within the company.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and operational compliance.
• Be able to supervise operational activity effectively, prioritising tasks and supporting a high-performing team culture.
• Act as a positive role model, contributing to team development through mentoring, constructive feedback, and collaborative working.
• Maintain accurate operational and personnel documentation, including training records and performance reviews.
• Make informed decisions independently when required, ensuring the facility continues to operate safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the facility, helping to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient processes.
• Lead or contribute to key operational activities, including Daily Review Meetings, resolving production challenges, and supporting continuous improvement.
• Play an active role in improving safety culture, reducing environmental risks, and championing responsible resource management.
• Operate plant machinery (static and mobile) and carry out basic maintenance and cleaning in line with agreed standards.

Skills

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Mentoring

Documentation

Independent decision-making

Job description

What will I be doing?

You will assist the Plant Manager with the safe and efficient operation of the facility in accordance with relevant legislation/regulations.

You will engage both internal and external teams to ensure the efficient use of the processing equipment and associated assets.

• Support the day‑to‑day operation of the facility, helping to maintain safe, compliant, and efficient processes.
• Lead or contribute to key operational activities, including Daily Review Meetings, resolving production challenges, and supporting continuous improvement.
• Play an active role in improving safety culture, reducing environmental risks, and championing responsible resource management.
• Operate plant machinery (static and mobile) and carry out basic maintenance and cleaning in line with agreed standards.

What are the requirements?

This role is well suited to individuals who want to build experience in operations, environmental services, sustainability, waste and resource management, production, or plant operations, with opportunities for learning, development, and progression.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and operational compliance.
• Be able to supervise operational activity effectively, prioritising tasks and supporting a high‑performing team culture.
• Act as a positive role model, contributing to team development through mentoring, constructive feedback, and collaborative working.
• Maintain accurate operational and personnel documentation, including training records and performance reviews.
• Make informed decisions independently when required, ensuring the facility continues to operate safely and efficiently.
• Operate plant machinery both static and mobile.
  

Who we are

At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development, because when you thrive, we all succeed.

At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do, for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values - they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth: including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.

At SUEZ, your work truly matters: driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.