Streetscene Supervisor - Streetscene Services

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking an experienced Streetscene Supervisor to lead maintenance teams, ensuring high-quality public services are delivered safely and efficiently. This role involves compliance with legislation, monitoring performance, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Suitable candidates will have a strong background in operational environments and leadership experience. The position offers generous benefits, including a flexible working environment and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in public realm maintenance or construction.
• Experience managing people, resources, and prioritizing tasks.
• Comfortable in customer-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead Streetscene maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Monitor staff performance and address issues.
• Respond to customer enquiries with focus on care.
• Support commercial contracts and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

IT skills

Education

Full UK driving licence (Cat: C1)

Job description

Are you an experienced and motivated Streetscene Supervisor looking to help deliver high‑quality public realm maintenance services across the borough? This is a key operational role where you will lead frontline teams, ensure statutory compliance and help drive a more commercial, efficient and customer‑focused service.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About The Role:

The role is situated at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0QX.

We are looking for a Streetscene Supervisor to start on 2nd March 2026.

Working as part of the Streetscene management team and reporting to the Streetscene Senior Operations Officer, you will supervise day‑to‑day operations across grounds maintenance and cleansing services on council‑owned and highway land.

You will plan and programme work, manage staff and resources, and ensure services are delivered safely, on time, to a high standard and within budget. You will also support the council’s ambitions around income generation, commercial contracts and continuous service improvement.

This is a varied, visible role involving regular interaction with residents, Councillors, contractors and community groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead Streetscene maintenance teams, providing clear, visible and effective leadership on site
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act and Highways Act
• Oversee the safe use, inspection and daily checks of vehicles, plant, tools and equipment
• Monitor performance of staff and contractors, addressing health & safety, conduct and service standards
• Respond to customer, resident and Councillor enquiries and complaints with a strong focus on customer care
• Support commercial contracts and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and generate income
• Provide supervisory cover at weekends and during emergencies on a rotational basis
• Promote community pride, ownership and high‑quality public realm outcomes across Reading

About You:

You will be an experienced supervisor with a strong background in public realm maintenance, construction or a similar operational environment. You’ll be confident managing people, resources and competing priorities, and comfortable working in a customer‑facing role.

You’ll Bring:

• A full UK driving licence min Cat: C1
• Strong knowledge of health & safety requirements and statutory duties within streetscene or environmental services
• Experience planning and overseeing work programmes and day‑to‑day vehicle and plant operations
• The ability to motivate, influence and lead teams to deliver high standards
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to deal with the public and elected members
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams and Excel
• A commercial mindset, with the ability to support income generation and efficient use of resources

Our Vision and Values:

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

• Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
• Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
• Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
• Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.

Our Offer:

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Modern working environment at the 19 Bennet Road, Reading
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Chris Camfield - Streetscene Manager - [e-mail]

Closing Date: Sunday 4th January 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interview Setup: In person at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX