Plant Supervisor

University of Reading; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK company focuses on the management of waste electrical and electronic equipment and is seeking a Plant Supervisor. This role involves ensuring operational safety and efficiency, managing staff, and conducting maintenance checks. The ideal candidate must have organisational skills and a forklift licence, along with experience in supervising yard activities.

Qualifications

• Good standard of English, both orally and written is required.
• Responsibility in managing yard operations.
• Ability to ensure a safe and clean working environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lines run safely and efficiently.
• Manage staff and maintain high work standards.
• Inspect machinery and complete safety checks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Physical fitness

Education

Forklift licence

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

M4 Recruitment are working with one of the UKs leading processors of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the UK.

As a result of business growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Plant Supervisor.

Main Duties

• To ensure that the lines run in a manner that is both safe and efficient.
• To manage the staff under your supervision, seeing to it that all work is carried out to high standards.
• To monitor staffing levels and inform the Yard Manager should you have any issues.
• To inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance checks.
• To report any breakdowns or issues with the plant to the Maintenance Engineer & Yard Manager immediately, so that the issue can be dealt with safely and correctly.
• To ensure that all paperwork is completed accurately in a timely manner, including updating the records of inventory and activity logs
• Unload/load materials from incoming/outgoing vehicles.
• To ensure the absolute safety of yourself and all other members ofstaff during all aspects of your work.
• To put forward ideas and suggestions to improve the running of lines and the warehouse.
• To keep the building and all stock safe and secure.
• Undertake manual yard duties as requested, when required.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines and help maintain a safe and orderly working environment.
  
  

Attributes And Experience

• A good standard of English, both orally and written, is required.
• You must have high level organisational skills
• Effective communication is essential
• You will be the holder of a Forklift licence
• You must be a physically fit
• You will be a responsible individual with good experience supervising a Yard
• You must have the ability to ensure a safe and clean working environment
  
  

Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00 to 17:00 (47.5 hours per week)although some flexibility required due to nature of work.Day work only. Some overtime available prior to agreement.

M4 Recruitment are an employment business and operates as an equal opportunities employer. Permission to place an advertisement for the above-mentioned position has been obtained by the client.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Reading by 2x

Mobile Asphalt Plant Manager - Major Projects (UK Wide)

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Didcot, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Director of Maintenance & Accountable Manager

Brize Norton, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Bicester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Banbury, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Brize Norton, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Brize Norton, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Oxford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.