Area Supervisor

JT Recruit Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client is seeking two proactive Area Supervisors to enhance site operations and drive reuse and recycling efforts. This hands-on role includes supervising and training staff while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication, supervisory skills and a valid UK driving license. Flexibility for weekend work and the ability to drive a council van are needed. Competitive salary offers potential overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills required.
• Full UK driving licence (3.5t) and own vehicle essential.
• Experience driving 3.5t vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support material reuse across sites.
• Supervise and train site staff effectively.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Training experience

Education

Certificate of Technical Competence

Job description

Our public sector client is looking for an Area Supervisor to join their team.

Location: Mainly Bardon site, with travel across RHWSs and WTSs.

Hours: 37–40 hours/week across 7 days (weekend work required – at least 1 in 3); overtime likely.

About the Role:

We’re seeking two proactive Area Supervisors to support site operations and promote reuse and recycling, reducing waste sent to landfill. One role will replace a recent leaver; the other will focus on REUSE initiatives at the sites.

This is a hands-on, field-based supervisory role with limited hybrid work. You’ll liaise with contractors, train and support site staff, ensure compliance with health and safety and operational procedures, and handle routine HR tasks (e.g., onboarding, return-to-work meetings). Occasional driving of a 3.5t Council van is required.

Key Duties:

• Promote and support material reuse across sites
• Supervise and train site staff
• Enforce safe systems of work and operational procedures
• Monitor PPE, uniform, and Body Worn Camera usage
• Maintain accurate records for waste and QMS compliance

Requirements:

• Strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Excellent communication and customer service
• Supervisory and training experience
• Full UK driving licence (3.5t), own vehicle, business-use insurance
• Certificate of Technical Competence
• Experience driving 3.5t vehicles

Mileage:

Base location for mileage claims will be your nearest RHWS (excluding Whetstone), likely one of: Barwell, Coalville, Loughborough, Market Harborough, Melton, Mountsorrel, or Oadby.