Plant Supervisor

TRADEBE; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension

Flexible benefits platform

Job summary

Tradebe in Glasgow is seeking a Plant Supervisor to lead the on-site operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and quality. You will oversee waste movements, monitor emissions where applicable, and coordinate with management to meet plant objectives.

The role requires experience in waste management, strong leadership and communication skills, plus a valid FLT licence. Competitive salary with pension and flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• FLT licence holder.
• Experience in waste management and site operations.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Proficient keyboard/IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all waste movements on site from receipt to treatment or transfer.
• Ensure site permits, emissions monitoring and compliance with regulator requirements.
• Lead maintenance and inspections per PPM schedules.
• Maximise plant throughput and coordinate with site manager in absence of plant manager.
• Maintain housekeeping and liaise with emergency services as needed.

Skills

FLT

Waste management

Leadership

Communication

Keyboard skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the UK, we are leaders focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

What will you do? Make an impact!

The Plant Supervisor plays a key role in the effective management and operation of the facility. Combining operational leadership with strategic responsibility, the role is focused on ensuring the plant achieves its objectives safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Tasks will include:

• To manage all waste movements on site from receipt to treatment and/or transfer from site in accordance with company procedures (SAP) and legislation to ensure all revenue is captured
• Ensure the plant(s) are operated in line with site permits and consents, including monitoring emissions (where applicable) to avoid breaches
• Report any such breaches to the regulator in accordance with permit requirements and to management in accordance with company procedures
• Maximise throughputs on all processing plants by ensuring waste is mixed/blended as required
• Act as go between to site manager in the absence of the plant manager
• Carry out all required operational checks and/or maintenance on site and equipment in accordance with PPM schedule
• Carry out repairs on equipment where trained
• Use initiative to solve problems as they occur or notify line manager where this is not possible
• Ensure all bins (770ltr) are washed and maintained after each use
• Deploy resources to ensure swift turnaround of company vehicles
• Working as part of the site team you will be excepted to carry out duties to assist other parts of the operation
• Ensure that site housekeeping is of the highest standards
• Report waste on site numbers at the end of each shift in accordance with site requirements
• Liaise with emergency services, point of call during silent hours

Do you have what it takes?

Essential Skills:

• FLT
• Waste management experience
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Computer keyboard skills

Desirable Skills:

• COTC
• Supervisory qualification
• Good general standard of education GCSE or equivalent

What's in for you?

• Competitive salary and bonus - up to £29,000
• Contributory Pension
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)

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