Site Supervisor - Heavy Plant and Machinery

Seras UK; Pollington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biomass fuel supplier in the UK is seeking a Site Supervisor to ensure the safe operation of plant and equipment. In this role, you will manage health and safety, oversee production targets, and lead a team effectively. Strong communication and prior experience in the waste industry are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits, including ongoing training and a salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Access to e-learning development and coaching

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training

Life Assurance

Free uniform including safety boots

Employee Referral Scheme up to £150

Qualifications

• Strong leadership qualities to achieve daily KPI targets.
• Effective communication to ensure operatives understand daily requirements.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed and incidents reported.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and safety protocols.
• Oversee environmental and quality procedures.
• Ensure production targets are met.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Strong problem-solving skills

Flexible

Previous experience within the waste industry

Job description

Overview

Application Deadline: 13 October 2025

Department: Site Operations

Location: Tilbury 1

Seras is the UK’s number one supplier of biomass fuel. It has long-term contracts to supply nearly 2 million tonnes of fuel to Energy Recovery Facilities, generating renewable energy for the annual domestic electricity needs of about 2% of the UK population.

Working as part of a winning team, we look for people who can spot the opportunity to do things better and have the ability and initiative to put excellent ideas into practice. We are open, honest, agile and flexible, and empower staff to look for solutions and bring ideas. We are accountable, take ownership and stay connected with colleagues and customers, focusing on continual improvement.

What is the job? As Site Supervisor you will be responsible for the safe operation of plant and equipment on the processing site. You will possess strong leadership qualities to achieve daily KPI targets, and effective communication will ensure operatives understand daily requirements. You will ensure all health and safety procedures are followed, incidents are reported promptly, and corrective action is taken where necessary.

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

Working Hours: 50 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Health and safety management
• Environmental procedures
• Quality procedures
• Production targets
• Management of contractors

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Flexible
• Previous experience of working within the waste industry

Why work for us?

We offer a wide range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Access to e-learning development, coaching and support with annual appraisal and personal development plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training
• Engaging People Forum
• Benefits portal with discounts
• Virtual GP
• Volunteering opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Free uniform including safety boots
• Employee Referral Scheme up to £150

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive benefits. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Seras reserves the right to withdraw this advert following sufficient applications.

No Agencies please.