Yard Supervisor – Waste & Recycling
Location:
Navan, Co. Meath
A leading recycling and waste management company is seeking an experienced Yard Supervisor to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone with strong yard operations experience who is confident managing a small team in a busy waste facility.
The Role
Reporting to the Depot Manager, the Yard Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the yard and transfer shed, ensuring operations run safely, efficiently, and in line with environmental standards. Duties will include:
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Supervising and scheduling yard operatives to meet operational needs.
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Managing traffic entering the civic amenity area and waste tipping shed.
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Operating heavy machinery such as forklifts, loading shovels, and diggers when required.
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Ensuring all health & safety and EPA requirements are met.
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Keeping the yard clean, safe, and bins regularly emptied.
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Participating in weekly site management meetings and contributing to cost-saving initiatives.
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Acting professionally and courteously with colleagues and members of the public.
The Person
The ideal candidate will have:
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1-2 years’ experience in a similar yard, waste, or recycling environment.
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Previous experience supervising or leading a team.
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Licences for forklift and experience driving 360/digger machinery (essential).
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Manual handling certification.
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Strong practical skills and a hands-on approach.
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Flexibility to work across different areas when required.
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Own transport (mandatory).
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Eligibility to work in Ireland and fluency in English.
Experience within the waste and recycling sector is a distinct advantage.
The Package
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Permanent role based in Navan.
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Full-time hours, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) with occasional Saturday work required.
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Overtime available, paid at time and a half.
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On-site, one-stage interview process.
Apply Now
If you are interested in this role, please apply with an updated CV or contact Jason Devlin at FRS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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