Logistics Supervisor

Biffa Waste Services; Seaham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company is looking for a Logistics Supervisor to oversee operations at their Seaham facility. You will manage a team, ensure safety standards, and maintain equipment. The ideal candidate has leadership experience, a Forklift Truck licence, and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, including ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing career development

Generous pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Life cover

Qualifications

• Basic Health & Safety knowledge within an industrial or warehouse environment.
• Previous Team Leader or Supervisor experience, with strong people management skills.
• Forklift Truck licence and experience (training provided if required).

Responsibilities

• Supervise Logistics Operators ensuring shifts are covered and activities are performed safely.
• Operate the weighbridge and complete all relevant shipping documentation.
• Conduct daily FLT safety inspections and report defects.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Team leadership

Forklift Truck operation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Forklift Truck

Job description

Help us make a difference as a Logistics Supervisor at our Plastics Recycling Facility in Seaham.

Salary: £15.74 per hour

Shifts: Different weekly shifts, working either 07:00 – 15:00 or 10:00 – 18:00.

A quick look at the role.

The Logistics Supervisor will supervise Logistics Operators ensuring shifts are covered and activities are performed safely. To operate a Forklift Truck to a safe and satisfactory standard. To ensure equipment is inspected and maintained to a high standard. Communicate any problems or obstacles to immediate line manager. Support your shift colleagues in achieving excellence in health and safety, product quality, asset performance and employee engagement on shift.

Your core responsibilities.

• Take responsibility for your own Health & Safety and the safety of your team, maintaining high housekeeping standards and following PPE requirements at all times.
• Operate the weighbridge and complete all relevant shipping documentation.
• Supervise Logistics Operators, ensuring safe and timely loading/unloading, correct material storage, and sampling when required.
• Perform checks on product storage silos and complete associated documentation.
• Conduct daily FLT safety inspections, report defects, arrange repairs promptly, and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain general housekeeping in material storage areas, the yard, and car park.
• Participate in near-miss/hazard reporting, attend Tool Box Talks, and complete required operational and safety training.
• Adhere to company break and smoking policies, prohibit use of mobile phones or listening devices in plant areas, and undertake any other reasonable tasks as required.

Our essential requirements.

• Basic Health & Safety knowledge within an industrial or warehouse environment.
• Previous Team Leader or Supervisor experience, with strong people management skills.
• Forklift Truck licence and experience (training provided if required).
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise, give clear verbal/written instructions, and work effectively within a team.
• Flexible, self-motivated, patient, and adaptable with a focus on maintaining safety and morale.

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• Ongoing career development, training and coaching – Because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
• Competitive salary.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Life cover.

About Biffa -

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. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

Dedicated to Diversity

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.