Food Waste Operations Lead | Safe, Efficient Service

Serco Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme up to 6%

Extensive training and progression

Job summary

Serco Limited is hiring a Food Waste Supervisor at Mountsorrel Depot in Leicestershire. The role is permanent and full-time (Tue–Fri, 41.5 hrs/wk) with a salary of £36,611 per annum plus benefits.

You will lead daily food waste collection operations, ensure safety and compliance, and drive service performance. Applicants should have experience supervising teams in waste/environmental services, strong communication skills, and proficiency with IT systems, including MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in waste management or environmental services.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and operations software.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Full driving licence and willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily food waste collection operations to ensure services are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Monitor service performance and key performance indicators, taking action to address issues and improve outcomes.
• Ensure operational documentation, records, and reporting are completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Lead, support, and develop colleagues through effective supervision, performance management, training, and communication.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and safe working practices.
• Manage operational resources effectively and work closely with the wider management team to identify opportunities for innovation and service improvement.

Skills

Team supervision

Communication skills

IT systems

Decision making

Health & safety

Full driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Serco Limited is hiring a Food Waste Supervisor at Mountsorrel Depot in Leicestershire. The role is permanent and full-time (Tue–Fri, 41.5 hrs/wk) with a salary of £36,611 per annum plus benefits.

You will lead daily food waste collection operations, ensure safety and compliance, and drive service performance. Applicants should have experience supervising teams in waste/environmental services, strong communication skills, and proficiency with IT systems, including MS Office.