Job Description:
Position: Logistics Supervisor Location: McQuillan Environmental, Dundrod Responsible to: Dry Waste Operations Manager Contract type: Permanent (full-time) Working hours: Mon -Thu 08:00 to 17:00 (45min break) and Fri 08:00 to 16:00 (30min break) Why work for McQuillan Companies? McQuillan Companies, a family-run business in Northern Ireland, offers a diverse range of services including roadworks, civil engineering, demolition, quarrying, waste management, outdoor cleaning, and analytical chemistry.
If you're seeking a career in a growing company with a dynamic environment and great benefits, McQuillan Companies is for you. We value all perspectives and create a supportive space where people thrive McQuillan Environmental is one of Northern Irelands leading waste management companies, providing recycling and hazardous waste management to the regions leading companies throughout GB & ROI.
We are a multi-site waste and resource management organisation serving all industrial and public sectors including hospitality, retail, manufacturing, construction and pharmaceutical to meet their sustainability and legislative commitments. We ensure that Sustainability is at the core of our waste management practices and as we move into the Circular Economy, we offer tailored solutions to support all our customers Corporate Social Responsibility requirements.
We offer a range of benefits including: Competitive salaries An employee health scheme Employee private healthcare An excellent employee pension scheme 31 days of annual leave, increased in line with years of service milestones Working as a part of a dynamic group of professionals who excel at maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment Excellent development, learning and training opportunities Participation in a range of team building activities Overall objectives We seek to appoint a Logistics Supervisor to join our busy and expanding team within McQuillan Environmental.
If you are looking for a career opportunity within a growing business that includes a range of benefits, in a dynamic and engaging working environment then McQuillan Companies is the place for you. This role will require someone with a 'can do' attitude, a commercial approach and demonstrable attention to detail.
The successful candidate will report to the Dry Waste Operations Manager and must be hardworking, reliable, and possess excellent communication & inter personal skills. In return you will be awarded a competitive salary, variety within your role, the ability to build upon your existing experience within the profession and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team.
Key responsibilities
Management of Skip drivers including administration support including Company Tool Box Talk schedules Assisting Plant Department in Skip and Vehicle maintenance control and implementation of plant schedules and defect reporting Control of hired vehicles as required Oversee the day-to-day operations of the companys waste collections including deployment, supervision and ensuring the delivery of a quality service by Skip Hire Personnel at all times Ensure staff are provided with the necessary equipment / paperwork / information required to carry out their work effectively and efficiently Management of the bespoke Waste Software Systems including updated and Improvement Actions Assist the Dry Waste Operations Manager in the day-to-day management of the companys fleet ensuring all vehicles are operated in a safe and efficient manner Liaison with 3rd party disposal sites ensuring the correct site is utilized for the correct waste streams including non-conforming wastes Provide a high level of internal and external customer service including taking ownership of customer queries and complaints and following issues through to completion Participation in customer and regulatory audits to ensure all operations meet the required standards to retain ISO accreditations Control and management of TFS and Annex VII applications and notifications including support of Hazardous Operations as required Adherence to all internal Operational and Financial Reporting deadlines including good cost awareness practices.
Ensuring compliance with all quality systems & legislative requirements Participation in all operational meetings in the agreed cycle HR and staff performance monitoring within logistics department As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder The post holder will carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by Senior Management The post holder will actively follow all McQuillan Companies procedures including H&S, Environmental & Quality policies Essential Criteria: Candidates should demonstrate the following qualities: Proven experience in fleet logistics ideally within the waste industry minimum 2 years direct experience or relevant logistics qualification Level 4 WAMITAB OCC qualification desirable Working knowledge of Waste Software package desirable Working knowledge of waste management legislation and current developments in industry Experience in Logistic Reporting including analysis and KPI reviews Working knowledge of ISO and 45001 quality system desirable Working knowledge of waste transportation legislation and logistics Good Management experience and skills including time management, delegation, supervision, chairing of meeting and motivation.
Qualification / training desirable Excellent communication skills: clear, effective and authoritative in spoken communication, high standard of written English, able to state a case clearly, logically and concisely A strong awareness of the needs of customers, with the ability to build rapport and maintain effective relationships Computer literate A full clean driving license Closing date for applications is: Thursday 3rd September 2026. This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definite.
It is a guideline within which the individual jobholder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the Companys strategic direction changes.
Skills:
Excellent communication skills Attention to detail Excellent time management Organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative Pro-Active approach Good Report writing skills Benefits: Competitive salaries An excellent employee pension scheme L&D opportunities 31 days annual leave ADZN1_NI
