Location
Taunton, Somerset - based at Priorswood Depot

Hours
37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 including weekends. Two consecutive rest days where possible (not both weekend days)

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Lead the day-to-day operations of the Somerset Recycling Centres, ensuring the contract runs safely, efficiently and meets Biffa and client standards. As Contract Supervisor, you will supervise site teams, manage resources, maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance, and ensure excellent customer service. This hands-on role combines site-based operational activity with administration, reporting and people management across the contracted sites.

Your core responsibilities include supervising operations across the recycling centres, leading and motivating Site Managers, Site Operatives and agency staff, ensuring appropriate staffing, training and performance. You will ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental legislation, permits, site working plans and Biffa procedures. Planning and organising staff, agency resources, equipment and operational needs within budget is essential.

You will drive recycling performance and operational efficiency, ensuring materials are processed and dispatched safely and in line with legislation. Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance with the Facilities Management team to keep plant and equipment safe and operational is key. Maintaining strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, regulators and the public to deliver excellent service levels is critical. Monitoring performance through audits, reporting, incident investigations, compliance checks and continuous improvement activities will also be part of your role.

Experience
Proven experience managing local authority contracts, ideally within recycling, waste management or similar operational environments. Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, environmental and transport legislation relevant to recycling centres and operational sites. Demonstrated ability to manage large teams, lead, motivate and develop people effectively. Strong financial and budget management skills with the ability to manage resources and meet operational targets.

About you
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with confidence to build effective relationships at all levels. Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, managing changing priorities while maintaining high standards of service and performance.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated but relevant experience and knowledge in recycling centre operations, health & safety, and team management are essential.