Site Team Leader, Waste & Recycling Centre Operations

FCC Environment; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days leave + BH

On-the-job training

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Job summary

FCC Environment is recruiting a Site Team Leader for Leighton Buzzard HWRC. You will lead the on-site team to ensure safe, efficient operation, correct waste segregation and high standards of customer service.

This full-time role operates on a rota including weekends, with 34.5 hours per week and an hourly rate of £15.22, plus benefits. Training and career progression are provided, along with wellbeing and cycle-to-work schemes.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of waste streams and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate a team.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and resilience.
• Requires a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site team in daily operations and implement management instructions.
• Manage a busy trade waste facility.
• Ensure waste streams are correctly segregated and stored per permit requirements.
• Assist and advise members of the public on recycling and waste disposal.
• Maintain high standards of site cleanliness, presentation and customer service.
• Uphold health, safety and environmental procedures at all times.
• Report accidents, near misses and incidents via our system.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly and annual site checks on schedule.
• Train new starters and agency staff on site duties and safe working practices.
• Monitor PPE, tools and stock levels and arrange reorders.
• Ensure accurate completion of Waste Transfer Notes and Consignment Notes.
• Act as First Aider, Fire Marshal and Materials Handler Operative.

Skills

Proven supervisory experience

Waste industry knowledge

Team leadership

Health and safety commitment

Customer service

Communication skills

Independence and resilience

UK driving licence

Job description

FCC Environment is recruiting a Site Team Leader for Leighton Buzzard HWRC. You will lead the on-site team to ensure safe, efficient operation, correct waste segregation and high standards of customer service.

This full-time role operates on a rota including weekends, with 34.5 hours per week and an hourly rate of £15.22, plus benefits. Training and career progression are provided, along with wellbeing and cycle-to-work schemes.