Inert & Closed Site Supervisor - Travel Required

FCC Environment Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Training and progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

FCC Environment Group is recruiting for an Inert and Closed Site Supervisor in Wakefield. You will oversee inert and closed landfill sites, manage contractor activities and ensure environmental compliance across sites.

A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided to support travel between sites within the county. The role requires resistance to outdoor work year-round, willingness to travel between locations, and strong problem-solving skills with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within the waste industry is desirable.
• Understanding of environmental issues such as landfill gas, leachate and surface water management.
• Experience supervising contractors and managing site activities.
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
• Good IT skills, including the use of email, Microsoft Word and smartphones.
• Able to work independently and follow lone working procedures.
• Flexible approach to working hours and location to support operational requirements.
• Willingness to work outdoors throughout the year.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Full, clean UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring sites are operated safely and in compliance with company procedures, environmental permits and statutory requirements
• Supervising inert and closed landfill sites and supporting restoration projects
• Managing contractor activities and ensuring all work is carried out in line with FCC procedures
• Conducting daily, weekly and monthly site inspections and compliance checks
• Monitoring landfill gas, leachate systems and environmental performance across sites
• Booking and processing soil imports through electronic weighbridge systems
• Carrying out site inductions for contractors, visitors and temporary workers
• Liaising with customers, contractors, regulators and other stakeholders to ensure operational requirements are met
• Supporting the maintenance of site infrastructure, plant and equipment
• Accompanying visitors and regulatory bodies during site visits and inspections

Skills

Contractor management

Supervisory experience

Environmental awareness

Health & safety

IT skills

Driving licence

Lone working

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Organisation

Tools

Email

Microsoft Word

Smartphones

Job description

FCC Environment Group is recruiting for an Inert and Closed Site Supervisor in Wakefield. You will oversee inert and closed landfill sites, manage contractor activities and ensure environmental compliance across sites.

A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided to support travel between sites within the county. The role requires resistance to outdoor work year-round, willingness to travel between locations, and strong problem-solving skills with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.