Team Leader

FCC Environment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

20 days’ annual leave (full-time) + BH

Pension scheme

On‑the‑job training and career growth

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Flexible benefits (Cycle to Work, Gym)

Job summary

FCC Environment in Oxfordshire is seeking a proactive Team Leader to support the day-to-day operation of the Household Waste Recycling Centre. You will work with the Site Operations Supervisor to lead the site team, promote a safe working environment and deliver high recycling standards while delivering excellent customer service.

The role is full-time with weekend work, competitive benefits, and progression opportunities in a busy environmental services site

Qualifications

• Experience in a Team Leader, supervisory or operational environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive approach to health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• The ability to motivate, support and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Site Operations Supervisor with the safe and efficient running of the HWRC.
• Supervising and supporting site employees to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Promoting a positive health and safety culture and ensuring site procedures are always followed.
• Monitoring housekeeping standards, waste storage areas, and recycling activities.
• Ensuring body cameras and name badges are worn in accordance with site requirements.
• Coordinating bin changes, compacting activities and completing operational records.
• Assisting with staff coordination, training and day‑to‑day operational issues.
• Reporting and investigating accidents, incidents and near misses where required.
• Delivering excellent customer service and assisting residents with recycling and reuse opportunities.
• Identifying opportunities to improve site performance, safety and customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety

Organisational skills

Team supervision

Job description

Team Leader

Hourly Rate - £14.87 per hour (plus benefits)

Hours - 45 hours per week, 7:45am to 5:15pm, Thursday to Monday. This role includes regular weekend working.

Location & Postcode - Dix Pit HWRC, OX29 5BB

As a Team Leader at FCC Environment, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to‑day operation of the Household Waste Recycling Centre. Working alongside the Site Operations Supervisor, you will help lead the site team, promote a safe and efficient working environment, deliver excellent customer service, and contribute to achieving high recycling and environmental standards.

This vacancy is for a full‑time position.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 20 days’ annual leave (full‑time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• On‑the‑job training and career progression opportunities
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Flexible benefits, including high street savings, Cycle to Work scheme, Gymflex membership and more (where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Supporting the Site Operations Supervisor with the safe and efficient running of the HWRC.
• Supervising and supporting site employees to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Promoting a positive health and safety culture and ensuring site procedures are always followed.
• Monitoring housekeeping standards, waste storage areas, and recycling activities.
• Ensuring body cameras and name badges are worn in accordance with site requirements.
• Coordinating bin changes, compacting activities and completing operational records.
• Assisting with staff coordination, training and day‑to‑day operational issues.
• Reporting and investigating accidents, incidents and near misses where required.
• Delivering excellent customer service and assisting residents with recycling and reuse opportunities.
• Identifying opportunities to improve site performance, safety and customer experience.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in a Team Leader, supervisory or operational environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A proactive approach to health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• The ability to motivate, support and develop team members.
• A flexible, positive and practical approach to work.
• Experience within the waste, recycling or environmental sector would be advantageous.
• A willingness to learn, develop and take on new responsibilities.

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,500 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.