Transfer Station Supervisor (Day shift), Barking

About the role

At Cory, we’re passionate about creating a cleaner, greener London by transforming waste into energy. Our state-of-the-art Barking Transfer Station – the largest in the UK – plays a vital role in this mission, operating 24/7 to keep waste moving efficiently along the River Thames to Riverside 2, our brand new Energy from Waste facility in Belvedere.

As a Transfer Station Supervisor, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely. You’ll lead a dedicated team, making sure that waste is processed correctly and that our site remains compliant with all environmental and safety regulations. Your work will directly impact the efficiency of our transfer operations and help us deliver on our sustainability goals.

Day-to-day, you’ll oversee the receipt and processing of waste, manage operational staff, and maintain strict health, safety, and environmental standards. You’ll also ensure that maintenance activities are carried out effectively, keep accurate documentation, and communicate clearly with internal teams and external partners. This is a hands-on role where your leadership and organisational skills will make a real difference. This is an exciting time to join us in a key role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the receipt and processing of waste at the Barking Transfer Station
• Lead and manage a team of operational staff to ensure efficient and safe operations
• Maintain strict health, safety, and environmental standards on site
• Ensure maintenance activities are carried out effectively and to schedule
• Keep accurate documentation and records in line with regulatory requirements
• Communicate clearly and confidently with internal teams and external partners

Requirements

• Strong organisational skills and proven ability to lead a team in a busy operational environment
• Essential supervisory experience, guiding staff through daily tasks while maintaining efficiency and safety
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear interaction with colleagues and external partners
• Working knowledge of current Environment Agency and Health & Safety Executive legislation
• Ability to interpret technical data accurately to inform operational decisions
• Formal education to GCSE level or equivalent
• Interest in recycling and sustainability
• Friendly, approachable attitude with the ability to lead and motivate a team
• Commitment to delivering great customer service and building positive relationships across the business

Cory is an inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively encourage job applications from veterans and reservists, to whom we will provide additional assistance when needed.

You may see a long list of job requirements and feel discouraged because you don’t match every single bullet point. We welcome your application if you feel you could make a positive impact in the role. We don’t use AI to screen, score or select candidates — our recruitment is 100% human‑led.