Site Supervisor – Reedy Creek Waste & Recycling Centre

Permanent Full-Time | $90K–$95K | January Start

Our client is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee daily operations at the Reedy Creek Waste & Recycling Centre. This ongoing position is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a safety-first mindset, and a background in waste management or heavy industrial environments. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant processing of waste streams while leading a diverse on-site team.

Key Position Details

• Start Date: Early January
• Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
• Roster Options: 4:4 roster or Monday–Friday
• Hours: 06:30am start | 10-hour shifts
• Pay Range:$90,000 – $95,000
• Location: Reedy Creek Waste & Recycling Centre

• Required Licences/Tickets:

  • Current Driver’s Licence + reliable transport

  • Police Check

  • Pre-Employment Medical

Key Features

• Lead daily operations at a busy waste & recycling facility
• Strong focus on safety, compliance, and environmental standards
• Manage and support a multi-skilled operational team
• Stable, long-term role with a respected industry provider
• Hands-on work with regular customer and contractor interaction

Role Duties

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and safe vehicle/waste flow
• Coordinate plant operators, weighbridge staff, spotters, and labourers
• Ensure waste is sorted, processed, and transported correctly
• Manage site traffic, enforce WHS standards, and lead safety briefings
• Identify hazards, manage risks, and maintain environmental compliance
• Respond to incidents and emergencies per Veolia procedures
• Supervise all site staff and contractors, manage rosters and task allocation
• Train new staff and maintain a positive, productive team environment
• Complete reporting, documentation, and compliance records

Required Experience & Attributes

• Supervisory or team leader experience in waste, recycling, landfill, transfer stations, or heavy industry
• Hands-on background in waste sorting or recycling facilities (MRFs)
• Experience with plant operations (loaders, excavators, telehandlers, compactors)
• Strong understanding of waste handling and contamination control
• Experience managing rosters, staff coordination, and daily operations
• Background in safety-critical, public-access environments preferred
• Knowledge of waste classifications and environmental compliance (advantageous)
• Experience delivering pre-starts, toolbox talks, and incident reporting
• Confident with admin, reporting and compliance documentation