Job Description

Biffa is looking for a Training Supervisor to build safer operations, develop skilled teams, and make a real difference every day

A quick look at the role.

To provide instruction and guidance to new and existing drivers, loaders, operatives and supervisors, ensuring they can safely and effectively operate the vehicles, tools and equipment allocated to them, in line with Biffa policies and the legislation relevant to their role.

Carry out on-boarding, induction, and practical operational training so employees can settle, integrate into the team, understand our values and culture, work safely and to their highest potential.

Deliver operational training for individuals / teams and assess and monitor as appropriate.

Your core responsibilities.

• Provide technical construction knowledge to the project team.
• Work closely with operations to ensure the scope is clear and understood.
• Procuring of consultant design services, and working with operations and designer to ensure value engineer and innovation is incorporated at the design stage.
• Procuring of contractors to deliver the work, including specification, tender review, project delivery and compliance with H&S, planning and permitting legislation.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders and consultants for project delivery.
• Ensure and promote strong health and safety leadership and delivery throughout the works, from inception to completion.
• Regular site visits and lead the construction phase of the workings, integrating with other engineering disciplines as required.

Requirements

Our essential requirements.

• LGV Class 2 Driving Licence with up-to-date Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)
• Strong driving ability with excellent road safety knowledge
• Good understanding of transport legislation and industry regulations
• Previous experience within the waste or service industry
• Proven leadership skills or experience delivering training to teams
• Desirable qualifications include City & Guilds Training Skills, Health & Safety, Driver Assessor, or Manager CPC

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.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Life cover.

Changing the way people think about waste.

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 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

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.