Operations Supervisor
19 days ago
Nottingham
Recycling Operations Supervisor\n\nLocation: Nottingham\nHours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 17:00\nSalary: £35,000 - £40,000 D.O.E\n\nA well-established and highly respected organisation within the recycling and resource recovery sector is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to join its operations team in Nottingham.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to take on a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced industrial environment, where you'll be responsible for driving operational efficiency, maintaining quality standards, and leading a dedicated team.\n\nWhat's in it for you?\n\nA key leadership role with real operational responsibility\n£35,000 - £40,000 Salary\n28 Days Holiday\nGenuine Progression and Development - Strong focus on internal promotion and career progression\nHealth & Wellbeing Support for workers and their families\nShopping, Leisure and Holiday discounts\nCycle to work scheme\nModern state-of-the-art recycling site, technology and plant - Recent Significant Investment\nAdvanced Machinery\nUp to 2 paid Volunteering days per year - Active Charity support and fundraising\nInclusive hiring approach\nA varied, hands-on position where no two days are the same\nSupportive team environment with a strong focus on development\nThe chance to contribute to a business committed to sustainability and innovation\n\nThe Role\n\nReporting into site management, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the non-ferrous metals department, ensuring a smooth and continuous flow of materials through the plant. This position blends practical, on-the-ground duties with team leadership, compliance, and performance management.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead and supervise the non-ferrous team on a daily basis\nAllocate labour effectively to meet production and operational targets\nEnsure all pre-start checks are completed across plant and machinery\nOversee routine maintenance activities including cleaning and upkeep\nSort and process materials in line with strict quality standards\nOperate plant and machinery where required (including mobile plant)\nPromote and maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping\nEnsure full compliance with PPE, SOPs, and environmental regulations\nMonitor stock levels of consumables to minimise downtime\nSupport wider site operations and continuous improvement initiatives\n\nAbout You\n\nProven experience in a supervisory or team leadership role\nStrong organisational and workload prioritisation skills\nBackground in waste, recycling, metals, or heavy industry\nSolid knowledge of non-ferrous materials\nConfident communicator with the ability to motivate and lead a team\nPractical experience with plant and machinery is advantageous\nStrong awareness of Health & Safety and environmental standards\n\nAbout the Company\n\nOur client is a long-established, privately owned business operating at scale within the UK's recycling and resource management sector. With a strong reputation for operational excellence, continued investment, and a commitment to environmental responsibility, they play a vital role in helping businesses manage materials more sustainably.\n\nThey pride themselves on fostering a culture built on integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, offering employees long-term stability and genuine opportunities for progression.\n\nWR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.\n\nWR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy