Area Supervisor

JT Recruit Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client is seeking an Area Supervisor to support site operations in promoting reuse and recycling. This hands-on, field-based role involves training staff, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, and managing routine HR tasks. Candidates should have strong IT and communication skills, a full UK driving license, and supervisory experience. Weekend work is required, with mileage claims starting from your nearest recycling site.

Qualifications

• Strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Supervisory and training experience required.
• Full UK driving licence (3.5t) and own vehicle necessary.
• Experience driving 3.5t vehicles.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Driver's license

Education

Certificate of Technical Competence

Job description

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

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 looking for 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.