Senior Waste Data & Weighbridge Supervisor

Biffa Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Group in South Kirkby, Wakefield, is seeking a Senior Waste Data & Weighbridge Supervisor to lead the weighbridge and data function. The role requires coaching teams, ensuring staffing, and delivering accurate operational and contractual reports from multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will have advanced Excel skills, strong numerical abilities and proven leadership. It is an on‑site role with 37.5 hours per week and a salary up to £34,500 per annum.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of weighbridge operations and data recording systems.
• Strong understanding of waste classification and EWC codes.
• Excellent numeric, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Demonstrated people management and leadership skills.
• Experience with advanced Excel reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the weighbridge and waste data function across the Wakefield contract.
• Ensure staffing levels meet operational requirements.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to team members.
• Ensure uninterrupted operation of all contract weighbridges.
• Provide hands‑on weighbridge cover during absences or peaks.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and company procedures.
• Manage collection and validation of operational data for reporting.
• Produce accurate operational, contractual and management reports.
• Utilise Excel and reporting tools to support decision‑making.

Skills

Weighbridge operations

Waste classification & EWC codes

Numerical analysis

People management

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Waste Data & Weighbridge Supervisor

Location: South Kirkby, Wakefield

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: up to £34,500 per annum

The Senior Waste Data & Weighbridge Supervisor is responsible for leading the weighbridge and waste data function across the Wakefield contract, ensuring the accurate recording, validation and reporting of operational and waste management data. The role provides leadership to the weighbridge teams across multiple sites and ensures compliance with contractual, regulatory and company requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and support the South Kirkby Weighbridge Supervisor and Weighbridge Operators across multiple sites.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained to support operational requirements.
• Provide coaching, training and performance feedback to team members.
• Ensure the efficient, compliant and uninterrupted operation of all contract weighbridges.
• Provide operational support and hands‑on weighbridge cover during periods of absence, annual leave or increased operational demand.
• Ensure all weighbridge activities comply with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Manage the collection, validation and analysis of operational data to ensure compliance with contractual and statutory reporting requirements.
• Produce accurate and timely operational, contractual and management reports.
• Utilise advanced Excel and reporting tools to analyse data and support decision-making.

Essential criteria for the role:

• Working knowledge of weighbridge operations and weighbridge data recording systems.
• Strong understanding of waste classification and European Waste Catalogue (EWC) codes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, formulas and reporting.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective people management and leadership skills.

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