Operations Team Leader

Construction, Property and Engineering; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling and energy recovery firm in Bargeddie, Glasgow is seeking an Operations Team Leader to oversee the operations team and manage safety protocols. The ideal candidate should have experience in recycling or manufacturing environments, strong communication skills, and safety qualifications. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of circa £38,000 per annum along with bonuses, pension contributions, and opportunities for advancement. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

Yearly Bonus (up to 14% of basic salary)

Overtime options (paid at time and a half)

Contributory pension scheme (up to 7%)

Friendly, sociable work environment

Physical safety and mental health support

Qualifications

• Previous experience within recycling, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Evidence of management duties.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Safe System of Work and supervising the operations team.
• Ensuring all planned maintenance is completed and recorded via the CMMS.
• Issuing Permits to Work and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience monitoring a site with SCADA systems

Strong understanding of health and safety practices

Experience in recycling or manufacturing environments

Education

Safety Qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH)

Tools

CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)

Job description

Title: Operations Team Leader

Location: Bargeddie, Glasgow

Shifts: 4 on 4 off (days 7am - 7pm)

Salary: Circa £38,000 per annum + 14% Bonus + Overtime Opportunities + 7% Pension Contribution Scheme + Enhanced Benefits Package + Fantastic hands‑on training and progression opportunities!

Overview

My client is a national recycling & energy recovery company, operating over 300 sites across the country. This ethical, sector‑leading firm is seeking an experienced Senior Shift Operations Team Lead/Supervisor to join their team on a full‑time, permanent basis.

They invest significantly in their employees, reward hard work, and prioritize your well‑being. In return, they expect you to uphold the same high standards and commitment to ensure plant reliability. This is a great opportunity to join a business that offers growth and security from day one. The structure of this leading waste company provides great options for those looking to plan for the long term and gain exposure within a large trendsetter for renewable energy and recycling.

The ideal candidate will be a competent operations technician supervisor within a manufacturing, production, or automated environment. As second in command of the day's operations team, it is fundamental that you are able to manage the Safe System of Work while overseeing the operators and multiskilled technicians.

Key Duties and Responsibilities will include

• Managing the Safe System of Work and supervising the operations team.
• Documenting all site observations correctly, including adherence to the company's Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System and all relevant legislation.
• Managing the maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Carrying out regular team meetings and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring the plant operates within the EPR environmental permit at all times.
• Ensuring all planned maintenance is completed and recorded via the CMMS.
• Inducting and managing your own team as well as external contractors.
• Issuing Permits to Work and ensuring all health and safety regulations are adhered to onsite.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a recycling, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Strong communication skills and evidence of management duties.
• Experience monitoring a site with SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
• Understanding of the use of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System).
• Hold relevant Safety Qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH).

Benefits

• Yearly Bonus (up to 14% of basic salary)
• Additional Company Bonus
• Quick progression opportunities
• Overtime options (paid at time and a half)
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 7%)
• Friendly, sociable work environment
• Profit Share Scheme
• Discounts on retail store products and holidays
• Physical safety and mental health support

Titles: Shift Team Lead, Operations Supervisor, Site Team Lead, Assistant Site Manager, Operations Technician, Shift Technician, ERF Technician, Plant Operator, Multiskilled Engineer, Site Engineer, Operations Engineer, Site Manager, Plant Operations.

Locations: Glasgow, Parkhead, Carntyne, Baillieston, Mount Vernon, Whifflet, Bellshill, East Kilbride, Cumbernauld, Falkirk, Dunblane, Clydebank, Paisley, Livingston, Kilmarnock, Stirling

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.