Plant Supervisor: Lead Waste Operations & Safety

Tradebe Management Ltd; Milton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension

Flexible benefits platform

Job summary

Tradebe seeks a Plant Supervisor to lead on-site operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and quality at the Milton site. You will manage waste movements, oversee emissions, and drive throughput while maintaining strong team leadership and compliance with permits.

The role requires experience in waste management, FLT licensing, and proven supervisory skills, with a focus on practical problem-solving and robust communication within a busy environmental facility.

Qualifications

• FLT licence and waste management experience.
• Leadership and people management capabilities.
• Strong communication and written/verbal skills.
• Proficient computer and keyboard skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all waste movements on site from receipt to treatment or transfer, in line with procedures and legislation.
• Ensure compliance with site permits and monitoring of emissions to avoid breaches.
• Report any breaches to regulator and management per procedures.
• Maximise throughputs by proper blending and processing of waste.
• Act as liaison to site manager in absence of plant manager.
• Perform operational checks and maintenance per PPM schedule.
• Carry out repairs on equipment where trained.
• Coordinate resources for swift vehicle turnaround.
• Maintain high standards of site housekeeping and waste reporting.
• Liaise with emergency services as required.

Skills

FLT

Waste management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Computer keyboard skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Tradebe seeks a Plant Supervisor to lead on-site operations, ensuring safety, efficiency and quality at the Milton site. You will manage waste movements, oversee emissions, and drive throughput while maintaining strong team leadership and compliance with permits.

The role requires experience in waste management, FLT licensing, and proven supervisory skills, with a focus on practical problem-solving and robust communication within a busy environmental facility.