Industrial Services/Cleaning Supervisor

Biffa; Darlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Operations Supervisor in Darlington, where you'll lead a skilled team in the industrial services sector. This hands-on role focuses on driving continuous improvement, ensuring safety, and managing operations with heavy machinery. You'll have the opportunity to coach team members, oversee project delivery, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations. With a commitment to career development and a supportive work culture, this position offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment dedicated to sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing career development

Generous pension scheme

Medical and dental scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in operating DISAB equipment and HPWJ systems.
• Certification in confined space operations and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and manage resources effectively.
• Supervise job delivery, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Coach and develop team members for improved performance.

Skills

DISAB equipment operation

High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ)

Confined Space - High Risk certification

Risk assessments training

Industrial cleaning experience

Knowledge of DISAB and HPWJ systems

Understanding of confined space classifications

Job description

Help us make a difference as an Operations Supervisor based out of our depot in Darlington.

This role is Monday to Friday working 40 hours per week.

A quick look at the role

We're looking for a hands-on IS Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations and drive continuous improvement across our industrial services projects. You'll supervise a skilled team working in confined spaces with heavy machinery, manage resources, support project delivery, and liaise with key stakeholders. A strong focus on health, safety, and compliance is essential.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Allocate personnel and machinery to jobs, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Support creation of SSOW/RAMS, produce quotes, and arrange waste disposals.
• Supervise day-to-day job delivery, ensuring projects meet time and budget targets.
• Coach and develop operatives/drivers to improve performance and professionalism.
• Step in for the Depot Manager as needed on daily job/project matters.
• Visit customers to review service, gather feedback, and explore new opportunities.
• Drive team motivation through regular communication, training, and performance reviews.
• Maintain training records, equipment compliance, and lead on-site safety audits and meetings.

Requirements

Our essential requirements

• Experience operating DISAB equipment
• High Pressure Water Jetting (HPWJ) experience
• Confined Space - High Risk certification
• Trained in risk assessments
• Previous experience in an industrial cleaning environment
• Strong knowledge of DISAB and HPWJ systems
• Understanding of confined space classifications

Benefits

And here's why you'll love it at Biffa

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't grow
• Generous pension scheme
• Medical and dental scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Holiday and travel discounts
• Bike to work scheme
• Plus, much more...

Our Mission & Culture

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. Our 11,500+ people trust us to provide rewarding, challenging, but never dull careers.

Our Values

We are dedicated to diversity. Being inclusive is core to our culture; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that benefits our communities and stakeholders.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing