Plant Operations Team Leader (Shift)

Stericycle; Priorslee Village; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee support fund

Stericycle University — online library

Annual performance related pay

Job summary

Stericycle is seeking a Team Leader to oversee plant operations and equipment availability on shift, ensuring safe waste throughput and compliance with procedures and legislation. The role focuses on maintaining high productivity while supervising operatives and coordinating with site management.

Candidates should have strong organisational skills, good communication, and the ability to work without direct supervision.

Qualifications

• Good organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Good communicator both written and verbal.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to manage time and complete 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

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Self-motivated

Team player

Ability to work without supervision

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Stericycle is seeking a Team Leader to oversee plant operations and equipment availability on shift, ensuring safe waste throughput and compliance with procedures and legislation. The role focuses on maintaining high productivity while supervising operatives and coordinating with site management.

Candidates should have strong organisational skills, good communication, and the ability to work without direct supervision.