Non-Ferrous Supervisor

Non-Ferrous Supervisor

Location:

Nottingham

Hours:

Monday – Friday 07.00 – 17.00

WARD are currently recruiting for a Non-Ferrous Supervisor to oversee daily site activities and ensure an efficient and continuous flow of materials through the plant. This role combines hands‑on operational duties with team supervision, quality control and environmental compliance responsibilities.

You will play a key role in supporting the business’s processing functions to achieve target throughput levels and product quality, while maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping and team performance.

• Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the non‑ferrous team
• Allocate staff effectively to meet operational requirements
• Ensure pre‑start checks are completed on both mobile and fixed plant
• Supervise daily maintenance activities including greasing, washing and cleaning
• Sort and prepare materials for recycling in line with quality standards
• Operate and maintain plant, machinery and vehicles including forklifts and other mobile plant
• Carry out manual handling of stock, parts and equipment where required
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times in line with Company Health & Safety policies
• Ensure all staff adhere to PPE requirements, SOPs and safety procedures
• Monitor environmental compliance within the working area
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of plant consumables to minimise downtime
• Support general site maintenance and housekeeping standards

• Proven leadership and supervisory experience
• Strong planning, organisational and workload‑prioritisation skills
• Experience with in the waste, recycling, metals or similar heavy industry is essential
• Knowledge of non‑ferrous metals is essential
• Ability to build effective working relationships and motivate a team
• Practical experience operating plant and machinery is advantageous
• High awareness of Health & Safety and environmental compliance

• A varied and hands‑on supervisory role with real responsibility
• Opportunities to develop leadership and operational skills
• The chance to work within a busy, supportive and growing team

Today WARD has an annual turnover in excess of £300 million, employs over 420 people and operates a fleet of more than 120 vehicles. The business continues to be led by third and fourth‑generation family members who remain committed to advancing waste management and recycling techniques, helping customers reduce costs and exceed recycling targets.

As a modern and environmentally conscious organisation, we aim to be a positive force in the industries we serve. Treating our customers, partners, employees and communities with respect and integrity is central to our success. Environmental responsibility sits at the heart of everything we do.

Interested?
Please contact Dan Lawton at  to apply.

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