Transfer Station Supervisor

Milton Keynes

Location:

Milton Keynes – Site opening Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm; weekends when necessary.

Working Hours:

45 hrs per week with 60 min unpaid break.

Rate: £16.02 per hour.

As a Transfer Station Supervisor, you will oversee the safe and efficient day‑to‑day operation of a busy recycling and transfer station. Leading a small team, you will ensure the site operates safely, complies with environmental and health & safety legislation, and consistently delivers high operational standards.

• Supervise and support a small team, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Oversee the daily operation of the recycling and transfer station, maintaining productivity and site performance.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture by carrying out inspections, identifying hazards and ensuring compliance with company procedures.
• Manage contractors on site, ensuring all permit requirements, site rules and safe systems of work are followed.
• Maintain accurate operational records, report incidents and near misses, and complete all required documentation.
• Liaise with customers, drivers and internal stakeholders to ensure the smooth and compliant running of the site.

• Previous supervisory or team leader experience within waste management, recycling, manufacturing or a similar operational environment.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation, with the ability to promote safe working practices.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and lead a team effectively.
• Experience using basic IT systems to maintain records and complete operational reporting.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a commitment to delivering excellent operational and environmental standards.

Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching
• Generous pension scheme
• Medical and dental scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Holiday and travel discounts
• Bike to work scheme
• Plus much more.

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. We champion diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.