Transfer Station Supervisor

Quick look at the role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Transfer Station Supervisor at our Bradford depot. This full-time role involves overseeing daily operations, leading a team of operatives, and ensuring production targets are met while maintaining strict compliance with health and safety, site permits, and environmental regulations. Prior waste operations experience is beneficial but not required, as full training will be provided.

• 45 hours per week
• £36,000 per annum

• Lead, motivate, and manage transfer station operatives, including performance, training, and absence management.
• Oversee mobile plant operations, coordinating maintenance, breakdowns, and supplier liaison.
• Ensure all operations comply with site licence, PPC permit, environmental legislation, and Health & Safety standards.
• Drive efficiency and cost control, meeting budget targets and improving operational performance.
• Complete administrative duties, including daily checks, stock management, and reporting.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and deputise for the Operations Manager as required.

• FLT experience is a plus but not essential
• Basic computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Full weighbridge training will be provided
• Great communication skills
• Organised and forward thinking

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.

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.