Contract Supervisor

SUEZ; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ is hiring a Contract Supervisor in Ashford to lead refuse and recycling operations, ensuring safe, efficient service delivery. You’ll report to the Assistant Contract Manager, monitor crews, manage timesheets and staffing, and uphold health, safety and sustainability standards.

Some weekend work may be required. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and career stages, offering opportunities to develop leadership in a purpose‑driven environment and contribute to environmental goals

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in logistics, waste, or transport environments.
• Ability to make sound operational decisions and manage priorities.
• Proficient IT skills and understanding of fleet compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily waste/ recycling operations, monitor crews, and ensure safety culture on site.
• Manage timesheets, staffing levels, workforce briefings and incident reporting.
• Coordinate on-site inspections and drive continuous improvement in service delivery.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Decision making

IT skills

Driving licence

HGV licence desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What will I be doing?

As Contract Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient running of our refuse and recycling services.

Reporting to the Assistant Contract Manager and working closely with our wider management team, you’ll help deliver a high‑quality service to our communities. Some weekend working may be required.

• You’ll support the daily operation of our waste and recycling collections, monitoring crews, completing on‑site inspections, and contributing to a positive, safety‑focused working culture. You’ll also oversee fleet compliance and champion high standards across health, safety, and sustainability.
• Your role will include managing essential day‑to‑day tasks such as timesheets, staffing levels, workforce briefings, disciplinary processes, and accident reporting or investigations. With your people‑centred approach and commitment to continuous improvement, you’ll help us deliver a service that is reliable, resilient, and aligned with our environmental goals.

Whether you’re progressing your career in logistics, transport operations, environmental services, or looking for a new challenge that offers real responsibility and impact, this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills in a supportive and purpose‑driven environment.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and career stages, including those building experience in operational supervision or sustainability‑focused services.

What are the requirements?

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• Sound decision‑making skills and a commitment to good operational practice.
• Supervisory or team‑leader experience (this is essential), ideally within logistics, waste, recycling, transport, or another operational environment.
• Confidence managing teams, with the ability to guide, support, and communicate clearly.
• Good IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, and an understanding of fleet compliance or busy logistics operations (desirable but not essential).
• A full UK driving licence; an HGV licence is desirable but not required.

At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development — because when you thrive, we all succeed.

Who we are

At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do — for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values — they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth — including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.

At SUEZ, your work truly matters — driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.