Plant Operations Team Leader

Stericycle; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

SteriCares employee support fund

Stericycle University – self‑dev &

Job summary

Stericycle is hiring a Team Leader in Telford to oversee plant operations and equipment, ensuring maximum availability and productivity on shift. You will supervise operatives, manage waste throughput, and ensure compliance with site licences and legislation.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a focus on safety and quality. The position includes supporting training and process improvements to boost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Good organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to manage time and multi tasks in line with timescales.
• Reasonable knowledge of information technology especially Microsoft Excel and e-mail.
• Self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic.
• A team player and motivator, able to work effectively under pressure and who is looking for a challenge.
• Formal craft requirement is an advantage.
• Some people management training would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all operatives on the shift.
• Supervise and assist in the processing of the waste within the plant.
• Ensure compliance with site licence and other applicable legislation.
• Ensure adherence to BMS.
• Ensure efficient use of resources, manpower and materials within the plant and make cost savings wherever possible.
• Record any service, quality, compliance or legislative shortfalls and take the appropriate action.
• Ensure proper recording and processing of documentation.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality are maintained.
• Enforce outlined Standard Operational Procedures and company instructions.
• Ensure effective communications across the shifts.
• Observe and enforce Health & Safety Regulations, other relevant legislation and safe working practices.
• Rectify equipment faults and defects of any nature where possible and make reports to the Plant Manager.
• Assist and maintain the training of employees on the shift.
• Maintain quality control checks on a regular basis.
• Prioritise operations on site.
• Plan and assist with implementing plant improvements in conjunction with the operational managers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Independence

Time management

Excel

Team player

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Email

People management training

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Stericycle is hiring a Team Leader in Telford to oversee plant operations and equipment, ensuring maximum availability and productivity on shift. You will supervise operatives, manage waste throughput, and ensure compliance with site licences and legislation.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a focus on safety and quality. The position includes supporting training and process improvements to boost efficiency.