Job Req ID:  5418
Date:  Mar 19, 2026
Tradebe Site:  Tradebe Newport
Location: 

Newport, WLS, GB

Department:  Operations
Business Line:  Environmental Services & Global Functions

Offloading Supervisor

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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!

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Shift Offloading Chemist to supervise operations within the GWMC Treatment Plant, with a particular focus on tanker offloading. This role is critical in ensuring full compliance with health & safety, environmental, procedural, and statutory standards.

Working as part of a small operational team, you will support the Shift Manager in delivering efficient plant performance and high levels of customer service, while maintaining safe and compliant operations at all times.

 

Key Responsibilties: 

  • Supervise tanker offloading operations

  • Support processing of containerised waste

  • Maintain and dose site scrubbers in line with permits

  • Carry out waste movements using forklift trucks

  • Manage plant traffic, supervise drivers, and cover weighbridge when needed

  • Promote and uphold health & safety standards

  • Support and direct plant operatives’ daily activities

  • Assist with laboratory analysis and validation work

  • Monitor and improve operational efficiency and productivity

  • Supervise small treatment reactor operations

  • Report and assist with maintenance and preventative maintenance tasks

  • Support waste transfer and processing optimisation

  • Maintain accurate records in line with regulations and procedures

  • Act as point of contact in the Shift Manager’s absence

  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as required

Do you have what it takes?

Qualifications:

Minimum HNC in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline

Essential Skills:

  • Reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic

  • Good level of computer literacy

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team

  • Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

  • Strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental practices

 

What’s in for you?

  • Salary of £26,500 + 5% quarterly bonus
  • 6% 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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