Transfer Station Supervisor

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Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, GBR
In-Office
32K-32K Annually
Senior level
Logistics • Other • Energy • Manufacturing
The Role
Supervise daily transfer station operations, lead and develop operatives processing Dry Mixed Recycling, ensure health, safety, environmental and permit compliance, manage mobile plant, staffing, admin tasks, and deputise for the Operations Manager.
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Transfer Station Supervisor

Salary: £31,600 per annum

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Interview Date: Monday 15th June 2026

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. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.

An exciting opportunity has opened up for the role of Transfer Station Supervisor based from our depot in Hull. This position offers a dynamic and fulfilling full-time role, ideal for individuals with prior experience in waste operations, although not mandatory as comprehensive training will be provided. The role entails overseeing frontline operations of the Transfer Station, fostering a strong team dynamic with operatives, and ensuring production targets are achieved while adhering strictly to health and safety regulations, site permits, and environmental legislation

Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership, give work instructions and monitor the performance of transfer station operatives in particular to Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR) processing.
  • Manage, motivate, train and develop team as required.
  • Deal effectively with under performance, implementing disciplinary procedures as appropriate
  • Absence management, e.g. conduct return to work interviews.
  • Mobile plant management, including liaison with suppliers for parts, breakdown and service.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and that all operations within the Transfer Station comply with the site licence / PPC permit.
  • Contribute toward on-going cost control, actively seeking to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, increasing margin and meeting budget targets set.
  • Ensure that all aspects of Health & Safety are adhered to, including H&S induction and training, operating procedures, near miss reporting and emergency procedures.
  • Ensure monthly TBT’s and serious Incidents are delivered to staff in a timely manner.
  • Complete all administrative tasks associated with role, including daily site checks, weekly sales orders and weekly stock taking on site.
  • Ensure the site has adequate cover of staff during operational hours including overtime and holiday rotas.
  • Maintain a good working relationship with internal and external customers
  • Deputise for the Operations Manager and carry out other reasonable tasks as the Company may require from time to time.

Requirements

The following skills would be advantageous where skills fall short of requirements full training will be provided to the right candidate.

WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence preferably with certificates for Transfer hazardous and processing or similar equivalent

Experienced Mobile plant operator for loading shovel and wheeled 360 grab machine, FLT would be an advantage but not essential

Basic computer skills for Word and Excel

Full Weighbridge training would be provided


Benefits

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

  • Competitive salary
  • Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Medical and dental scheme.
  • Retail and leisure discounts.
  • Holiday and travel discounts.
  • Bike to work scheme.
  • Plus much more.....

Dedicated to diversity.

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, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.

Skills Required

  • Experience in waste operations (desirable but not mandatory)
  • WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence (or equivalent; transfer hazardous and processing)
  • Experience operating mobile plant (loading shovel, wheeled 360 grab machine)
  • FLT (forklift truck) qualification or experience (advantageous)
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel)
  • Weighbridge training (will be provided)
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The Company
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Year Founded: 1912

What We Do

Founded in 1912, Biffa is a leading UK-based integrated waste management company providing collection, treatment, recycling, and energy generation services. Serving commercial, industrial, and public sector clients, Biffa promotes sustainable waste management solutions and a circular economy. The company employs over 10,000 people and is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through investment in green infrastructure and innovative waste-to-energy technologies.

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