HWRC Team Leader

Biffa Waste Services

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Dagenham, England, UK on site Until 8/25/2026 First posted June 26, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
Job description

HWRC Team Leader - Frizlands Lane, Dagenham

Salary: £38,210 per annum

Working Pattern: 5 over 7 days - 7.30am - 4.30pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the site

• Always ensure a safe working environment

• Ensure the site is complaint in line with EA regs

• Site walk rounds at regular intervals, instructing staff on site of any issues that need attention

• Supporting weighbridge and meet & greet with issues that may arise during waste acceptance process

• Supporting site-based staff with operational issues including covering breaks if required

• Ensure all defects to mobile plant and the site are reported in a timely manner

• Check & fill out core list check books - fire log - Environmental log - team leader checks- ladder inspection – Legionella Checks, daily checks on remaining site books IE Mobile plant, weighbridge books to ensure they are filled out correctly Plus weekly sign off’s

• Concern reporting, monthly SHEQ tours are carried out

• SOP and risk assessment inductions, toolbox talks and other comms to site team

• Maintain good waste levels, raise any issues on daily 0845 stock update call

• Share best practices

• Suggest any new imitative ideas to improve recycling or site operation

• Ensure adequate staff coverage every week,

• Laisse with training Coordinator to arrange staff training courses

• Inform site manager up to date with any operational issue

About this role

Summary

Manage site operations, ensure safety, compliance, and team coordination at waste facility.

Job title

HWRC Team Leader

Experience level

none

Industry

waste management

Location requirements

Dagenham, UK; on-site role; no remote work

Salary

£38k+

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

site managementsafety protocolsteam leadershipregulatory compliancelogbook management

Preferred skills

waste recyclingrisk assessmenttraining coordinationproblem solving

Specializations

site operationwaste managementhealth and safetyteam leadershipenvironmental compliance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Dagenham, UK

On-site City