Plant Supervisor

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Greater London is looking for a Supervisor to manage daily operations of the Road Sweeping Plant. You will ensure compliance with safety regulations, oversee machinery maintenance, and coordinate product flows. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, knowledge of Health & Safety, and strong communication skills. Benefits include generous leave, pension access, and ongoing training opportunities. A full UK driving licence and IOSH Managing Safely certification are essential.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support resources for mental and financial health

24-hour access to virtual GP

Paid volunteer day each year

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in an operational environment.
• Strong relationship-building skills for collaborative work.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations and task delegation.
• Ensure compliance with safety systems and procedures.
• Oversee machinery cleaning programs and checks.
• Manage waste flows and traffic management systems.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Relationship-building

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT literacy

Education

IOSH Managing Safely certification

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft packages

SCADA systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the Road Sweeping Plant to produce high-quality recycled products through effective decision-making and task delegation
• Ensure shift personnel perform duties efficiently and safely in compliance with company RAMS, safe systems of work, and local operating procedures
• Oversee coordination of machinery and equipment cleaning programmes and conduct essential machinery and plant checks
• Manage waste and product flows and associated traffic management systems
• Liaise with all operational departments to organise safe collection inputs and coordinate acceptance and processing of loads
• Coordinate the collection and delivery of end products from the Road Sweeping Plant
• Identify and requisition parts needed for plant maintenance and operations
• Prepare and submit monthly tonnage reports

Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience in a similar operational environment with ability to work collaboratively with other teams to maximise throughput and output
• Self‑motivated with strong relationship‑building skills and ability to perform effectively in highly pressurised environments
• IOSH Managing Safely certification or equivalent qualification required
• Comprehensive knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and safe working systems
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with proven ability to coach and motivate team members
• IT literate with proficiency in Microsoft packages and SCADA systems
• Experience in washing/aggregate recovery operations and mobile plant operation
• Loading shovel and tele‑handler licences desirable but not essential
• Full UK driving licence essential

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company/people's pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well‑known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24‑hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits.

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