Waste Supervisor - Thalia waste management

Job Posted: 1 October 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £33,000
• Industries: Manufacturing Miscellaneous

Job Start Date: ASAP

Thalia Waste Management, a leader in innovative waste-to-energy solutions, is seeking a dedicated Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and Waste Transfer Station (WTS) Supervisor to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role supports our HWRC Operations Manager in the day-to-day operations of our HWRC and WTS ensuring efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.

• Location: Isle of Wight HWRC Site at Lynnbottom, PO30 2PD and HWRC site at Afton Marsh (Freshwater) PO40 9TT
• Working hours: 4 days on, 4 days off
• Salary: £33,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold the highest standards of Health & Safety, promptly addressing and reporting any concerns to maintain our commitment to a zero-incident workplace.
• Monitor and ensure the achievement of KPIs in line with our strategic business objectives, contributing to the overall success and efficiency of the plant.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the HWRC and WTS sites
• The supervision of site operatives
• The day-to-day security of the site
• The safe and secure operation of the weighbridge
• To ensure the site drop-off/loading areas are maintained in a safe and efficient manner.
• To operate all loading/unloading plant and machinery as required.

• To supervise the loading/unloading of materials. To drive on-site vehicles as required.
• Use the performance review system to set annual objectives for direct reports. Review progress on objectives periodically. Perform annual review.
• Act as first line manager and people manager for site operatives. Organise work schedules to ensure appropriate staff numbers are available. Check and sign off time sheets.

Person:

• Certificate of Technical Competence (CoTC) – WAMITAB scheme or equivalent (desirable)
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent (desirable)

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of adapting to various computer-based systems.
• Knowledge of mobile plant and machinery operation and maintenance desirable.

Experience:

• Experience in the waste industry, particularly in operating mobile and Mechanical Treatment Plants, is highly desirable.
• Essential experience in people management or supervision, demonstrating strong leadership and team-building abilities.

Personal Attributes:

• Calm and authoritative presence, with the ability to make decisions within defined limits.
• Eager to learn and adapt to new skills and challenges.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, capable of engaging effectively at all levels within the organisation.

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