Recycling Centre Operations Supervisor

FCC Environment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

20 days' annual leave + BH

Pension scheme

Life insurance

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Best Doctors Service

Job summary

FCC Environment is hiring a Waste Supervisor in Milton Keynes. You will oversee day-to-day recycling centre operations, ensure safety for staff and visitors, and maximise reuse and recycling performance. This full-time role requires strong leadership and customer service across a busy site.

Salary £28,000–£31,000 per year plus benefits, with 42.5 hours weekly. The position includes training, progression opportunities, and a robust benefits package. Location: Sixfields HWRC, MK9 3.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste sector or operational environment.
• Proven track record managing teams, ideally across multiple sites.
• Strong focus on health and safety and compliance.
• Good organisational and administration skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day delivery of recycling centre operations and ensuring service standards are met.
• Taking responsibility for the health and safety of staff, contractors and site visitors.
• Monitoring site performance and resolving issues such as service delivery, cleanliness and customer experience.
• Maximising reuse and recycling rates across the site.
• Managing and supporting site teams, including Team Leaders and Operatives.
• Ensuring staff are trained, competent and working in line with FCC policies and procedures.
• Carrying out risk assessments and ensuring safe systems of work are followed.
• Supporting reporting processes and ensuring accurate data is recorded.
• Working with management and transport teams to ensure effective service delivery, including weekend cover.
• Driving continuous improvement across operations and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Waste sector experience

Team leadership

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Initiative

Flexibility for weekends

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

FCC Environment is hiring a Waste Supervisor in Milton Keynes. You will oversee day-to-day recycling centre operations, ensure safety for staff and visitors, and maximise reuse and recycling performance. This full-time role requires strong leadership and customer service across a busy site.

Salary £28,000–£31,000 per year plus benefits, with 42.5 hours weekly. The position includes training, progression opportunities, and a robust benefits package. Location: Sixfields HWRC, MK9 3.