Transport Supervisor Ipswich Full-time On-site A quick look at the role We're looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to take ownership of a 30+ vehicle fleet and 34 drivers to lead the day-to-day operations of our Traffic Office in Ipswich. You'll play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient transport operations while driving performance and customer service. This is a hands-on leadership role with real responsibility and impact. Your core responsibilities Lead and motivate drivers, dispatchers, and operatives across multi-shift operations Manage fleet compliance, vehicle safety, and operator licence requirements Drive KPI performance across safety, service, and cost control Ensure full compliance with transport, environmental, and H&S legislation Champion a strong safety culture, including near-miss reporting Build strong relationships with internal teams and external customers Our essential requirements Proven experience in transport or logistics management National CPC qualification Strong knowledge of transport, environmental, and H&S compliance Commercially minded with experience managing costs and performance Confident leader and communicator Good local area knowledge and flexibility to travel when required Biffa - we're changing the way people think about waste At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
Mar 02, 2026
Full time
Transport Supervisor Ipswich Full-time On-site A quick look at the role We're looking for an experienced Transport Supervisor to take ownership of a 30+ vehicle fleet and 34 drivers to lead the day-to-day operations of our Traffic Office in Ipswich. You'll play a key role in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient transport operations while driving performance and customer service. This is a hands-on leadership role with real responsibility and impact. Your core responsibilities Lead and motivate drivers, dispatchers, and operatives across multi-shift operations Manage fleet compliance, vehicle safety, and operator licence requirements Drive KPI performance across safety, service, and cost control Ensure full compliance with transport, environmental, and H&S legislation Champion a strong safety culture, including near-miss reporting Build strong relationships with internal teams and external customers Our essential requirements Proven experience in transport or logistics management National CPC qualification Strong knowledge of transport, environmental, and H&S compliance Commercially minded with experience managing costs and performance Confident leader and communicator Good local area knowledge and flexibility to travel when required Biffa - we're changing the way people think about waste At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
A quick look at the role We're looking for an experienced Depot Manager to take charge of collections operations at Biffa's Brombrough Depot. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety, environmental standards, and operator licences, while leading the team to deliver excellent customer service and continuous improvement. Your core responsibilities Work closely with a team of dedicated waste management professionals in an open and collaborative environment. Meet and exceed KPIs while driving best practice in cost control, productivity, and continuous improvement. Lead, develop, and inspire drivers and staff to create a high-performing and supportive workplace. Oversee and coordinate all depot resources, improving operational productivity and service quality. Take full responsibility for the depot's profit and loss budget, delegating effectively to deliver consistent growth. Build and maintain strong relationships with local customers ensuring excellent and cost-effective service. Set clear objectives for operational staff, monitor performance, and take action to achieve results. Influence decisions, implement new practices, and contribute to shaping the future direction of the depot. This is more than just a job it's a chance to make a significant impact within a leading company in the waste management industry. If you're ready to push boundaries and lead with passion, we want to hear from you. Our essential requirements Proven background as an Operations, Depot, or General Manager, or in a similar senior role within services or logistics. Strong experience in managing profit and loss responsibility is desirable. Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification is desirable. IOSH qualification is desirable. Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, commercially driven, and time-sensitive environment. Excellent leadership and communication skills with the capability to influence and drive performance. And here's why you'll love it at Biffa. Competitive salary Car or allowance Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't grow. Generous pension scheme. Retail and leisure discounts. Holiday and travel discounts. Bike to work scheme Changing the way people think about waste. At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it's why we're the UK's No. 1 choice for business waste management Dedicated to diversity. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you'll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.
Mar 01, 2026
Full time
A quick look at the role We're looking for an experienced Depot Manager to take charge of collections operations at Biffa's Brombrough Depot. You'll be responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety, environmental standards, and operator licences, while leading the team to deliver excellent customer service and continuous improvement. Your core responsibilities Work closely with a team of dedicated waste management professionals in an open and collaborative environment. Meet and exceed KPIs while driving best practice in cost control, productivity, and continuous improvement. Lead, develop, and inspire drivers and staff to create a high-performing and supportive workplace. Oversee and coordinate all depot resources, improving operational productivity and service quality. Take full responsibility for the depot's profit and loss budget, delegating effectively to deliver consistent growth. Build and maintain strong relationships with local customers ensuring excellent and cost-effective service. Set clear objectives for operational staff, monitor performance, and take action to achieve results. Influence decisions, implement new practices, and contribute to shaping the future direction of the depot. This is more than just a job it's a chance to make a significant impact within a leading company in the waste management industry. If you're ready to push boundaries and lead with passion, we want to hear from you. Our essential requirements Proven background as an Operations, Depot, or General Manager, or in a similar senior role within services or logistics. Strong experience in managing profit and loss responsibility is desirable. Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification is desirable. IOSH qualification is desirable. Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, commercially driven, and time-sensitive environment. Excellent leadership and communication skills with the capability to influence and drive performance. And here's why you'll love it at Biffa. Competitive salary Car or allowance Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't grow. Generous pension scheme. Retail and leisure discounts. Holiday and travel discounts. Bike to work scheme Changing the way people think about waste. At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it's why we're the UK's No. 1 choice for business waste management Dedicated to diversity. Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you'll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.
Category Manager - CAPEX Hybrid Regional Role Are you a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in complex project environments and enjoys seeing major investments through from design to delivery? We're looking for a CAPEX Category Manager to play a key role in our Procurement & Supply Chain transformation journey, supporting large-scale capital investment projects across the business. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the heart of major programmes, partnering closely with project managers, engineers and senior stakeholders to turn designs into operational reality. If you're motivated by building strong relationships, improving how projects are delivered and creating long-term value from capital spend, this role offers the scope and visibility to do exactly that. The role As CAPEX Category Manager, you will take ownership of procurement activity across major capital projects, from early design and specification through to contract award, delivery and completion. Key responsibilities include: Leading procurement for large CAPEX projects from concept and design through to delivery and handover Partnering with project managers, engineers and operational teams to shape sourcing strategies and manage risk, cost and timelines Developing and executing CAPEX category strategies to drive value, resilience and supplier performance Managing complex tender processes and contract negotiations with construction and engineering suppliers Building strong, collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders while ensuring compliance with procurement standards and governance You'll bring a strategic approach to identify, map and present a BIFFA wide procurement approach to CAPEX. You'll play a central role in improving how capital projects are procured and delivered, helping embed best practice across the organisation. What do I need to be successful? Significant experience in strategic procurement, with a strong focus on CAPEX and construction-related categories Proven background working on medium to large, complex capital projects alongside project managers and technical teams Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, with experience running multi-stakeholder tenders and knowledge of NEC and ICE contract forms Excellent influencing and communication skills, with a collaborative, partnership-led approach A proactive, improvement-driven mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively and drive better outcomes. Ability to navigate a diverse business, create strategic overview and an approach that focuses on priorities, value add and outcomes, which will support BIFFA's objectives Why join? A pivotal role within a growing, forward-looking procurement function Direct involvement in high-value, business-critical capital investment programmes Real autonomy to shape how CAPEX procurement is delivered across the organisation Exposure to senior leaders and technically complex projects Long-term career development within a major, purpose-driven organisation Biffa - we're changing the way people think about waste At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Category Manager - CAPEX Hybrid Regional Role Are you a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in complex project environments and enjoys seeing major investments through from design to delivery? We're looking for a CAPEX Category Manager to play a key role in our Procurement & Supply Chain transformation journey, supporting large-scale capital investment projects across the business. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the heart of major programmes, partnering closely with project managers, engineers and senior stakeholders to turn designs into operational reality. If you're motivated by building strong relationships, improving how projects are delivered and creating long-term value from capital spend, this role offers the scope and visibility to do exactly that. The role As CAPEX Category Manager, you will take ownership of procurement activity across major capital projects, from early design and specification through to contract award, delivery and completion. Key responsibilities include: Leading procurement for large CAPEX projects from concept and design through to delivery and handover Partnering with project managers, engineers and operational teams to shape sourcing strategies and manage risk, cost and timelines Developing and executing CAPEX category strategies to drive value, resilience and supplier performance Managing complex tender processes and contract negotiations with construction and engineering suppliers Building strong, collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders while ensuring compliance with procurement standards and governance You'll bring a strategic approach to identify, map and present a BIFFA wide procurement approach to CAPEX. You'll play a central role in improving how capital projects are procured and delivered, helping embed best practice across the organisation. What do I need to be successful? Significant experience in strategic procurement, with a strong focus on CAPEX and construction-related categories Proven background working on medium to large, complex capital projects alongside project managers and technical teams Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, with experience running multi-stakeholder tenders and knowledge of NEC and ICE contract forms Excellent influencing and communication skills, with a collaborative, partnership-led approach A proactive, improvement-driven mindset with the confidence to challenge constructively and drive better outcomes. Ability to navigate a diverse business, create strategic overview and an approach that focuses on priorities, value add and outcomes, which will support BIFFA's objectives Why join? A pivotal role within a growing, forward-looking procurement function Direct involvement in high-value, business-critical capital investment programmes Real autonomy to shape how CAPEX procurement is delivered across the organisation Exposure to senior leaders and technically complex projects Long-term career development within a major, purpose-driven organisation Biffa - we're changing the way people think about waste At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It's a view that's shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you'll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.
