Site Supervisor

West London Waste Authority; London Borough of Brent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

LGPS pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle toWork

EV salary sacrifice

Discounted Gym membership

Childcare salary sacrifice

Job summary

West London Waste Authority is seeking a proactive Supervisor for the Household Reuse and Recycling Centres and a local waste transfer station. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will supervise up to 15 staff, uphold health and safety standards, control costs, and drive reuse initiatives.

You may deputise for the Site Manager as needed. You will ensure safety-first operations, lead risk assessments, manage contractor activity, and deliver strong customer service while maintaining KPI and SLA

Qualifications

• COTC Level 4 or ability to achieve within six months.
• Experience supervising waste management sites.
• Experience delivering demonstrable improvements at waste management sites.
• Significant project management experience with options appraisals and business cases.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation for environment, waste, plant and Health & Safety.
• Experience of managing contracts.
• Ability to manage others outside direct line management and improve services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work follows health and safety policies and procedures.
• Lead risk assessments with Health and Safety team, oversee SOPs and investigations.
• Oversee daily operations at waste transfer stations and recycling centres.
• Maintain sites and equipment to required standards.
• Supervise contractors and engineers, manage permits and onboarding.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Data analysis and reporting

Communication and stakeholder mgmt

Education

COTC Level 4 (or ability to achieve within 6 months)

Job description

Supervisor

Location: Abbey Road Reuse and Recycling Centre, Abbey Rd, Park Royal, London, NW10 7TJ

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 36 Hours

Salary: £45,139- £48,441

ASAP

Site-based role, working 5 days out of 7 (Monday-Sunday) on a rota to cover operational and customer requirements. Attendance at the Authority's offices, as well as at sites and contractors' sites, is necessary for effective management and mentoring of staff and contractors.

Overview

West London Waste Authority (WLWA) is seeking an additional proactive, safety-focused Supervisor to support the leadership of WLWA's Household Reuse and Recycling Centres (HRRCs) and local waste transfer station as we move towards a circular economy. Reporting to the Site Manager, the postholder will alongside two other colleagues, supervise up to 15 operational staff, driving high standards of health, safety and environmental protection, delivering excellent customer service, overseeing cost-effective day-to-day operations and helping to spearhead new reuse and repair initiatives. The Supervisor will also deputise for the Site Manager as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health and safety policies and procedures, identifying and managing risks and promoting a safety-first culture across the team
• Lead the creation, review and communication of risk assessments with the Health and Safety team, and oversee SOPs, first aid resources, accident reporting and investigations
• Oversee daily operations at waste transfer stations and recycling centres, ensuring adherence to budgets and service agreements
• Maintain sites and equipment to the required operational standards
• Supervise contractors and engineers, manage work permits and oversee onboarding for new starters and visitors
• Cultivate a culture of customer service excellence, managing escalations and maintaining positive relationships with trade and public customers
• Produce weekly reporting on KPIs, operational costs and customer feedback, ensuring compliance with internal and external data and reporting requirements
• Use data-driven decision-making to achieve KPI and Service Level Agreement (SLA) targets
• Implement pilots for materials repair and reuse, updating risk assessments and procedures accordingly
• Maintain and update business continuity plans for sites
• Supervise and lead up to 15 operational staff, managing employee relations, performance, scheduling and attendance
• Oversee Health and Safety training and compliance, write and audit Training Information Guides (SOPs) and manage the training matrix
• Monitor key budget lines (Supplies and Services, Employee budgets), report financial performance and initiate procurement in line with the Authority's financial procedures
• Deputise for the Site Manager as needed, supporting strategic and operational decisions

What We're Looking For

• COTC Level 4, or sufficient experience to achieve it within six months of starting
• Experience of supervising waste management sites or sections of sites
• Experience of delivering demonstrable improvements at waste management sites
• Significant project management experience, including options appraisals, business cases, project plans and documentation
• Knowledge of relevant legislation for environment, waste, plant and Health & Safety
• Experience of managing contracts
• Demonstrable ability to manage others outside of direct line management control
• Demonstrable ability to continuously improve services and develop new ways of working
• Ability to foster an open culture that is responsive to change, built on strong relationships with key partners
• Highly competent in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and MS Teams
• Commercially minded, flexible and a role model for WLWA's values and behaviours, leading by example

Nice to Have

• IOSH and/or NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification
• Project Management Qualification
• Lean Six Sigma
• Experience of using data and data visualisation to create successful business cases
• Experience of presenting complex information to a wide range of audiences
• Profit and loss (P&L) financial management, documentation and record keeping

Details

Permanent

36 Hours/week

Salary: £45,139- £48,441

Based at Abbey Road Reuse and Recycling Centre, Park Royal

Employee Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - one of the best pension benefit schemes in the UK
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes, including:
  • Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice scheme
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice lease scheme
  • Discounted Gym membership though the Employee Benefits platform
  • Childcare Workplace Salary Sacrifice
• A supportive and inclusive working environment focused on continuous improvement and sustainability

Closing Date for Applications

13th November 2026
We will be actively recruiting throughout this period and reserve the right to close applications early, so please submit your CV as soon as possible.