Operational Supervisor

Operational Supervisor

South Staffordshire

In this role you will report in to the Operations Manager and be responsible for supervising employees and managing the resources needed to effectively collect recycling and general waste and carry out street cleansing activities for the Contract. You will ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Contract, Biffa Policies and Procedures, industry related legislation and health and safety legislation and guidance.

Key responsibilities:

1. Plan and organise daily tasks, arranging crew deployment, allocating vehicles, plant and materials to ensure that work is carried out according to contractual requirements.
2. Prepare and record resource schedules for all work programmes to ensure adequate staffing levels, vehicles, plant and materials are available to meet contract schedules.
3. Responsible for day-to-day staff management including induction, attendance and performance management in line with relevant Biffa policies and procedures.
4. Build and maintain a positive working relationship with the (Local Authority) clients, attending regular meetings as necessary and carrying out joint monitoring and site visits when required. Identify and explore new revenue opportunities.
5. Maintain all records and systems to ensure the effective operation of the contract.

Essential criteria for this role:

1. Experience in leading and supervising Teams.
2. Knowledge of Health and Safety Policy & Procedures.
3. Previous operational experience in a similar role/environment.
4. Hold a valid and clean UK Driving Licence.

Biffa - we're 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 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.