Goole - £50, 000 per annum
We are recruiting for an experienced Plant Operations Supervisor to join a growing organisation operating within the food waste, waste processing, environmental services and renewable energy sector.
This is a hands-on site leadership role within a busy food waste and oil processing facility, closely linked to anaerobic digestion operations. This is not a typical manufacturing plant role. It would suit someone with experience in food waste, recycling, waste transfer, anaerobic digestion, biogas, process operations, utilities, heavy plant or regulated site environments.
As Operations Supervisor, you will support the safe, efficient and compliant day-to-day running of the site. You will lead operational teams, manage resources, maintain high safety standards, support production efficiency and help maximise processing outputs.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
Managing day-to-day operations across food waste and oil processing activities
Leading, coordinating and supporting operational teams
Ensuring staffing, resources and site coverage are in place
Supporting production efficiency and maximising processing outputs
Helping maximise gas potential across associated anaerobic digestion operations
Maintaining high standards of health, safety, hygiene and housekeeping
Ensuring safety procedures are followed by employees, visitors and contractors
Supporting compliance with HSE, Environmental Permit, PAS 110, ABPR and ISCC procedures
Supporting regulatory visits where required
Acting as nominated COTC where required, or ensuring suitable COTC cover is in place
Managing operational costs and supporting site budget targets
Carrying out 1:1s, team meetings and performance management
Supporting accident, incident and near-miss investigations
Promoting a positive safety culture across the site
About You
We are looking for someone with experience in a fast-paced operational, processing, waste, recycling, renewable energy or site-based environment.
You may currently be working as an:
Operations Supervisor
Site Supervisor
Process Supervisor
Shift Supervisor
Waste Supervisor
Recycling Supervisor
Transfer Station Supervisor
Plant Supervisor
Processing Supervisor
Operations Team Leader
Site Team Leader
You should have:
Experience supervising or leading teams in an operational, processing or site-based environment
Strong communication and workforce management skills
Good resource planning and organisational ability
Strong health, safety and compliance awareness
Confidence managing people, performance and day-to-day site issues
Good computer literacy and accurate record-keeping skills
A reliable, calm and professional approach
The ability to work in a busy, hands-on operational environment
Highly Relevant Experience
Experience in any of the following would be highly advantageous:
Food waste
Waste processing
Waste transfer
Recycling
Anaerobic digestion
Biogas
Renewable energy
Oil recovery or oil processing
COTC or WAMITAB
Environmental Permit compliance
PAS 110
ABPR
ISCC
FLT, telehandler or heavy plant operation
IOSH Working Safely
First Aid
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation operating within the environmental, food waste and renewable energy sector.
You will play a key role in keeping a busy processing site safe, compliant and efficient, while leading a site-based team and contributing directly to operational performance.
If you have experience in food waste, recycling, anaerobic digestion, waste processing, waste transfer, biogas, process operations or regulated site operations, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential conversation.
