MBT Supervisor

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources. 

We have an opportunity at our Glasgow Recycling & Renewable Energy Centre for an MBT Supervisor to join our team working 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a 5 week shift pattern to include days & nights.

     The salary for this role will be £46,220.00 per year, inclusive of shift allowance and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

    The closing date for applications is 4th July 2024. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

The Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) Supervisor will work on a shift rotation to competently supervise all the production activities within the Materials Recycling Facility & Wet prep/AD facility and to ensure that they are carried out in a safe, professional, economical, and timely manner in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures.

As our MBT Supervisor, you will ensure the efficient day to day operation of the Plant under the direction of the Operations Manager and maximise the availability, throughput, and production at the facility.

You’ll also assist the Shift Team Leader with maintaining all company standards and ensure legal compliance.

Our ideal MBT Supervisor will have: 

• A proven track record of successfully supervising a production process.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with other staff, customers, regulators, and the general public
• Experience of supervision of teams within a production/maintenance management of an industrial/factory type facility
• Previous experience in a similar operational role or environment.
• IOSH working safely qualification is desirable but not essential.  

To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.  

How to apply

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We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio and the development of our growing Polymers Recycling business.

What we can offer you

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.