Recycling Shift Supervisor – Night and Days available

Recycling Shift Supervisor – Night and Days available
Permanent – £60,000.00 + Bonuses
Full-Time, 55 hours per week
Heathrow
Travel Required: Some travel required
Responsible for: Daily Shift Production / Staffing on shift / General Site Direction

Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a dynamic Shift Supervisor to oversee the daily operations at our refuse / recycling facility. This includes ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient production processes, leading the shift team, and maintaining high standards in line with our safety and operational procedures.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leadership: Act as the primary shift lead, keeping the General and Production Managers informed of key operational updates.

Supervision: Manage daily shift activities, including workforce oversight, production targets, and quality control.

Continuous Improvement: Drive high standards, coach and develop direct reports, and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and reduced downtime.

Safety Focus: Enforce a safety-first approach, promoting and adhering to H&S policies and standards.

Problem-Solving: Lead root-cause analysis efforts to resolve any operational issues quickly and effectively.

Collaboration: Work closely with other Shift Supervisors to maintain consistency across all shifts.

Training: Support the ongoing development of team members to meet both current and future operational needs.

Efficiency: Use company resources responsibly to ensure cost-effective and optimal operations.

Site Cleanliness: Uphold housekeeping standards, ensuring a clean and safe working environment at all times.

Role Model: Act as an ambassador for the company's values, policies, and procedures.

Experience & Skills

We are looking for a proactive leader with the following skills and experience:

Supervisory Experience: Minimum experience in supervising a high-volume processing facility.

Technical Background: Engineering, maintenance, or electrical experience is highly desirable.

Industry Knowledge: Previous experience working in the waste or recycling industry is a plus.

Operational Expertise: Familiar with running equipment, plant, or facility operations.

Safety Awareness: Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety culture and protocols.

Leadership Skills: Excellent communication, team-building, and organisational abilities.

Key Skills & Attributes

Strong time management and organisational skills.

Flexibility with shift patterns and working hours.

Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.

Self-motivated, proactive, and goal-driven.

Positive, solution-focused attitude with a "can-do" mindset