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Recycling Supervisor

Posted 8 days ago

  • Abbey Gate, Devon
  • Permanent
  • Excellent benefits package
  • £32,760 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 20 days

Wise Employment are recruiting for a Recycling Supervisor to work within a well-established and highly reputable company within the Exeter area of Devon.  This is a permanent, site based role working full time 40 hours per week.

Salary is £32,760 plus additional overtime on top at a rate of £22.50 per hour with an excellent Benefits package: Company car or allowance depending on the role, length of service awards, birthday gift voucher, tax free profit share bonus pension plan, competitive holidays, recognition initiatives.

Purpose of the role: This role of Recycling Supervisor will see you supervising and managing the day to day operations within the composting operation. You will also be responsible for directing staff and visitors and carrying out duties such as shredding, screening, turning and loading compost.

Job description:

As a Recycling Supervisor you will be responsible for;


  • Operating plant and machinery and carry out daily inspection checks as required and complete damage and defect reports and other necessary paperwork
  • Carry out routine servicing and minor repairs, plan and organise maintenance across various plant and sites to maintain good working order across the sites
  • Complete all necessary Health, Safety and Environmental documents in line with company policies
  • Ensure a high level of customer service at all times to external and internal customers
  • Carry out site inspections and safely direct and control waste delivery vehicles in the green waste site area

Person specification


  • Experience of plant operation and routine maintenance is required
  • Experience of supervising teams is essential and preferably across multi sites.
  • A strong communication style that ensures you can adapt your language for others to understand
  • Previous experience of composting would be beneficial
  • You will also need to have good literacy and numeracy skills
  • You will also need to be prepared to travel to various sites around Devon despite the main site being in Exeter (EX1).

If you feel you’re right for this role as a Recycling Supervisor, then we would like to hear from you so please apply via the job board or call Wise Employment Plymouth