Site Waste Operations Lead

FCC Environment; Heath and Reach; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Flexible benefits including Cycle to W

On-the-job wellbeing support

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking a Site Team Leader to oversee the safe and efficient operation of a Household Waste Recycling Centre. You will lead a site team, ensure correct waste segregation, maximise recyclables and deliver excellent public customer service while upholding health, safety and environmental standards.

The role involves supervising daily operations, managing trade waste, ensuring permit-compliant waste storage, and training staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Knowledge of the waste industry and waste streams.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site team through daily operations and pass on management instructions.
• Manage a busy trade waste facility.
• Ensure waste streams are correctly segregated and stored per permit requirements.
• Assist and advise the public with recycling and waste disposal.
• Maintain high standards of site cleanliness and customer service.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental procedures are followed.
• Report accidents and incidents via EcoOnline.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly and annual checks.
• Train new starters and agency staff on site duties and safe practices.
• Monitor PPE, tools and stock levels; arrange re-orders.
• Ensure completion of Waste Transfer Notes and Consignment Notes.
• Act as First Aider, Fire Marshal and Materials Handler Operative.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety

Customer service

Communication

Independent working

Weighbridge experience

Full UK driving licence

PPE compliance

Emergency response

Tools

EcoOnline

Job description

FCC Environment is seeking a Site Team Leader to oversee the safe and efficient operation of a Household Waste Recycling Centre. You will lead a site team, ensure correct waste segregation, maximise recyclables and deliver excellent public customer service while upholding health, safety and environmental standards.

The role involves supervising daily operations, managing trade waste, ensuring permit-compliant waste storage, and training staff.