Job Req ID:  5780
Date:  Aug 18, 2026
Tradebe Site:  Tradebe Newport
Location: 

Newport, NWP, GB

Department:  Operations
Business Line:  Environmental Services & Global Functions

Maintenance Supervisor

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Discover Tradebe

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the UK, we are leaders focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

What will you do? Make an impact!

Main purpose of job:

To carry out site maintenance tasks at Gwent, Bridgend and Hereford Waste Management Centres. To maintain these plants in a safe and compliant operational state and to proactively improve the maintenance records and operational efficiencies at these sites whilst maintaining the highest health & safety standards.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • To carry out mechanical maintenance tasks at Gwent, Bridgend and Hereford sites as necessary.
  • To use the Planned Preventative Maintenance System to schedule and record all maintenance work on each site.
  • To proactively plan future maintenance tasks to maintain the smooth running of the plants.
  • To travel to Bridgend and Hereford sites when required to carry out maintenance tasks.
  • To manage the Electrical Maintenance Engineer, including his workload, timekeeping holidays and training needs. 
  • To continually strive towards the highest health & safety goals.
  • To control maintenance costs, including labour costs.
  • To select and control contractors to site when required, ensuring that company procedures regarding the health & safety of contractors are followed and maintained.
  • Operation of Tradebe Permit to Work system.
  • To assist in reviewing and developing maintenance techniques and procedures and plant & transfer station processing capabilities.
  • To ensure that maintenance activities are maximised and carried out efficiently.
  • To provide the same for Bridgend and Hereford sites, standardising procedures, capabilities and equipment across sites where applicable.
  • To perform all other reasonable duties and tasks as requested.

Do you have what it takes?

Essential Skills:

  • Mechanical maintenance skills & qualifications
  • Current regulations: PUWER, LOLER, Pressure Systems, Working at height, Confined Space Working etc
  • Working knowledge of electrical maintenance
  • Basic computer skills
  • Welding

 

Desirable Skills:

  • Health & Safety knowledge
  • Pressure jetting
  • PPE regulations

What’s in for you?

  • Competitive salary and bonus – up to £39,000
  • Contributory Pension
  • Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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