Supervisor

Veolia Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy and 24/7 GP service

Discounts at retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Veolia is recruiting for a site operations role at Siemens Energy - Parsons Works, Shields Road, Heaton, Newcastle, NE6 2YL. The position focuses on daily site management, safety, RAMS, and waste coordination in a challenging industrial environment.

You will oversee risk assessments, equipment checks, and waste handling while supporting audits and continuous improvements. A strong safety focus and IT fluency with Google tools are desired.

Qualifications

• Experience of waste management and relevant legislation.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations, including risk assessments, safety briefings and RAMS compliance.
• Check plant, equipment and fuel use; report defects and maintain stock levels.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture and report concerns appropriately.
• Coordinate waste collections, segregation, storage, inspections and documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks, maintain training records and support audit and reporting requirements.
• Act as the main site contact for waste queries, supporting stakeholders and improvements.

Skills

IT literate

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: up to £33, 100 per annum plus Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri 7.30am to 4pm Location: Siemens Energy - Parsons Works, Shields Road, Heaton, Newcastle, NE6 2YL

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy and 24/7 GP service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental, and financial health
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Manage daily site operations, including risk assessments, safety briefings and compliance with RAMS.
• Check plant, equipment and fuel use; report defects and maintain stock levels.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture and report concerns appropriately.
• Coordinate waste collections, segregation, storage, inspections and documentation.
• Deliver toolbox talks, maintain training records and support audit and reporting requirements.
• Act as the main site contact for waste queries, supporting stakeholders, service improvements and the Contract Manager.

What we're looking for:

• IT literate, with the ability to use Google software confidently.
• Experience of waste management and relevant legislation.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Knowledge of permits to work, risk assessments and method statements.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to ongoing learning.
• FLT licence: B1 counterbalance, up to 5 tonnes.
• Valid van driver competency.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to see the world as we do?

Who is Veolia?

Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity.

We're determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done.

And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us.

Whether it's their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all.

And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter - all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.