Plant Supervisor

Salary: £38,365.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Veolia Household Recycling Centre

Castle Bromwich

Birmingham

B35 7AG

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. 

As a Plant Supervisor you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Access to our company/people’s pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing; 

• Ensure safety compliance by wearing PPE, conducting vehicle checks, reporting defects, and stopping unsafe operations while representing Veolia professionally

• Manage and motivate ash plant and mobile plant operatives, ensuring correct PPE usage including dust masks and maintaining team communication via radio

• Plan and deliver daily operations including plant availability, staffing levels, resource allocation, and coordination of deliveries/collections with weighbridge

• Manage IBA stockpiles safely to maximise storage while maintaining appropriate heights, face gradients, and moisture content for optimal processing

• Ensure all output specifications meet customer requirements and manage operations in compliance with Veolia Minimum Requirements and Environmental Permits

• Monitor and manage environmental controls including lagoon levels, dust suppression systems, and dust management procedures to protect staff and environment

• Drive operational efficiencies and maximize profit through data utilisation, maintenance systems, and coordination with other Veolia business units

• Conduct site inspections, monitor compliance, report contamination and safety concerns, and maximise non-ferrous metal recovery through careful plant management

What we're looking for;

• Proven experience working in an operational environment with plant operations

• Team leadership and management experience with ability to motivate operational teams

• Relevant yellow plant ticket/license (desirable)

• IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent Health & Safety certification

• Level 3 Leadership & Management qualification or equivalent work experience (desirable)

• Strong understanding of PPE requirements, safety compliance, and environmental controls

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. 

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. 

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.