MBT Supervisor (Mechanical Biological Treatment)

Salary: In the region of £35,000 per annum with overtime available. Plus Veolia benefits and pension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Shift work: Weekly Rotating , shift one - 05:45-14:15, shift two -13:30-22:00 

Location: Southwark, London SE15 1AL

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave 

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

MBT is an innovative design bringing mechanical pre-treatment and composting technologies together treating 87500t of Municipal Solid Waste per year. The position reports to the MBT Operations Manager and is responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable day-to-day operation of the facility.

• Ensure MBT operates within the requirements of the environmental permit, managing the daily stock of incoming waste as well as the outgoing fuel and recyclates.  

• Supervise the daily tasks of 5, deliver reports to a high standard, ensure health and safety remain a priority, investigate all safety concerns

• Review daily performance of the facility liaising with the Operations Manager and Maintenance team to suggest improvements to increase operating availability, quality, and efficiency. 

• Review the operational conditions of the air treatment system ensuring it performs at its optimum to comply with odour conditions on environmental permit

• Closely monitor staff absences and actively seek to reduce staff sickness 

• Scheduling your team rota providing cover for annual leave

• Ordering consumable items and PPE within the budgeted resource

• Work alongside central teams to organise the sale and collection of recycling and ad hoc project work including site innovation projects

• Assist MBT Manager with monthly KPI reporting

• Managing accurate records of daily performance

• Responsible for daily output sampling and quality improvements

• Make certain that all relative information is communicated between the operation shifts and cleaning shifts during the shift handover periods 

• Actively monitor and report factors that may compromise recycling rates, mass loss targets, and quality of fuel

• Ensure all safety, operational, and HR records are up to date

What we're looking for;

Essential:

• Proven team leadership experience required

• Understanding of operational environments 

• Basic mechanical and biological understanding

• Health & Safety background

• Knowledge of Environmental Compliance is desirable 

• An understanding of controlling spend & stock levels

• IT literate-Excel Word, SAP, Sharepoint, SCADA

• Good communication and organisation skills

Desired:

• Minimum 2 years experience in a Team Leader/ Leadership role

• Prior experience within an operational environment

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. 

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. 

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.