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Site Supervisor

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East Grinstead, Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England, GBR
Mid level
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East Grinstead, Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England, GBR
Mid level
Lead daily operations of a recycling centre, supervise employees and agency staff, ensure H&S and environmental compliance, liaise with clients and regulators, coordinate maintenance, monitor budgets and performance metrics, support emergency call-outs, and promote sustainability and continuous improvement.
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Lead the Charge in Recycling: Join Us as a Site Supervisor

Location: East Grinstead

Working days: (Mon-Friday)

Working hrs: 6.30am till 5pm

Pay rate: £17.71 per hour

Are you a motivated leader with a passion for sustainable operations? As a Site Supervisor, you’ll take charge of the day-to-day management of our recycling centre, ensuring smooth, compliant, and efficient operations. This is your opportunity to lead a team and make a tangible impact on the environment and the community.

Your core responsibilities.

  • Lead and motivate a team of employees and agency staff, helping them achieve their best.
  • Oversee daily operations, ensuring resources are used effectively and performance targets are met.
  • Maintain Health & Safety and environmental standards while adhering to company procedures.
  • Work closely with clients, customers, regulators, and the public to foster trust and collaboration.
  • Coordinate site maintenance to keep everything running smoothly and effectively.
  • Support budget preparation and monitor monthly performance metrics.
  • Take on a rewarding leadership position in a vital community operation.
  • Play a direct role in promoting sustainability and improving recycling efforts.
  • Work in a dynamic environment where every day is different.
  • Develop your skills and advance your career with a forward-thinking team.

Requirements

Our essential requirements.

  • IOSH Managing Safety or an equivalent qualification.
  • WAMITAB COTC Level 4 qualification (or willingness to work towards it).
  • Proven ability to manage and inspire teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • A solid understanding of waste industry legislation and processes.
  • Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills to manage diverse stakeholders.
  • Availability for emergency call-outs and willingness to assist across other business areas as needed.

Benefits

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

  • Competitive salary
  • Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Retail and leisure discounts.
  • Holiday and travel discounts.
  • Bike to work scheme

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

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