Site Supervisor/360 Grab Operator (196jc)

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in Motherwell is seeking a Site Supervisor/360 Grab Operator who will lead their team and ensure operational safety and compliance. The ideal candidate should have wheeled material handler experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge in waste management. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £32,500, with full PPE, training, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Company pension

Safety training provided

Qualifications

• Experience within the waste management and processing sector is advantageous.
• Experience in a supervisor role is advantageous.
• Hands-on experience with plant and equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Proactively drive a Safety First Culture.
• Create a safe working environment for all team members.
• Monitor and improve daily site operations.
• Ensure compliance with waste management licences and statutory requirements.
• Drive employee training and meet competency requirements.

Skills

Wheeled material handler/360 Grab experience

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Organisational and problem-solving abilities

Education

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Tools

Plant and equipment operations

Job description

Overview

Site Supervisor/360 Grab Operator (196jc) – Motherwell - £32,500

This leading company in the recycling sector are now seeking to recruit a Site Supervisor to lead its team at their leading edge operation in Motherwell. Ideally you will also have plant equipment experience and/or 360 Grab Operator experience as well.

Note: Due to the nature of this recruitment consultancy, we are only able to represent individuals who are ex-military.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and proactively drive a Safety First Culture in line with Company SHEQ policies
• Create a safe and compliant working environment for all team members
• Monitor and continuously improve daily site operations
• Ensure compliance with waste management licences, consents, and all statutory requirements
• Develop a process-focused culture with strong problem-solving at all levels
• Build a high-performing, motivated workforce through staff engagement, PDRs, and succession planning
• Oversee plant maintenance, inspections, and critical spares management
• Drive employee training and ensure all competency requirements are met
• Serve as a key link between the site and senior management as well as drive company KPIs

Qualifications and experience

• Wheeled material handler/360 Grab experience is essential
• Experience within the waste management and processing sector is advantageous
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification is advantageous
• Experience in a supervisor role is advantageous
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
• Hands-on experience with plant and equipment operations

What is on offer

Competitive salary starting at £32,500, with potential overtime opportunities, full PPE and safety training provided, 28 days holiday, company pension, and continued career development in the longer term.

How to apply

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [e-mail], or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk.

Vacancy: https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8113/site-supervisor360-grab-operator