Job Title: Offload Team Leader
Location: 38/39 Juliette Way, Purfleet Industrial Park, Purfleet RM15 4YA
Salary: £16 per hour
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday: 6:30am – 3:15pm
Every third weekend worked as paid overtime, carrying out additional yard duties
The Company:
Recorra is a leading circular economy company, providing services for recycling, data destruction and office supplies in London and the South East. We are born environmentalists, formed by Friends of the Earth in 1988 and now operating as an independent commercial organisation.
We are an ethical and fast-growing company with a team of exceptional people and are looking for someone to join us during an exciting period of change and growth. The role provides the opportunity for you to use your skills to make a difference within a friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking company. The culture is energetic, and there will be many opportunities for you to make a substantial contribution to the business.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Offload Team Leader to join our team. This is a hands-on supervisory role where you will lead the daily offloading operation, ensuring recyclable materials are unloaded safely, efficiently, and sorted correctly while maintaining high standards of health and safety.
If you have previous supervisory experience and enjoy working in a fast-paced operational environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Supervise the daily unloading of company vehicles
Ensure incoming materials are unloaded safely, efficiently, and sorted into the correct material streams
Lead by example, promoting a positive Health & Safety culture and ensuring compliance with company procedures and relevant legislation
Monitor the quality of incoming recyclable materials, identifying contamination or unsuitable loads and reporting any issues
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe offloading area
Report accidents, incidents, near misses, equipment defects, and operational issues promptly, supporting investigations and corrective actions where required
Work closely with the Facility Manager to ensure the smooth running of the offloading operation
Support the Facility Manager with day-to-day operational tasks and any additional duties as required
Assist the Facility Manager with continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and health & safety performance
About you:
Essential
Previous supervisory experience in a warehouse, recycling, waste management, logistics, manufacturing, or similar operational environment
Strong leadership and communication skills
Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads
A proactive and reliable approach to work
Desirable
What We Offer
£16.00 per hour
Paid overtime
Employee pension scheme
Health Cash Plan
Additional annual for length of service
On-site parking
Full training and ongoing support
Opportunities for career development
Travel season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
A friendly, supportive working environment
If you're a safety-conscious leader with a hands-on approach and a passion for driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our growing team.
Please Note:
Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.
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