Waste and Cleansing Supervisor

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ipswich is looking for a Waste and Cleansing Supervisor to oversee waste collection and street cleansing services. The role involves leading a team, ensuring operational efficiency, and adhering to health and safety protocols. Successful candidates will have leadership experience in frontline roles, alongside relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working, personal development opportunities, and a career average pension scheme.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Generous holiday and sick pay

Subsidised parking

Public transport discounts

Free swimming and gym access

Cycle purchase scheme

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience successfully leading a team of frontline staff.
• Experience in waste and cleansing roles or similar fields.
• Ability to develop new working practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective running of waste collection and street cleansing services.
• Monitor work standards and implement performance management.
• Develop new practices for service efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Ability to manage changing priorities

Communication skills

Health and Safety compliance

Education

2 A Levels or NVQ Level 4

Job description

• Ipswich Borough Council
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DE
• Salary: £36,363 - £38,220 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0568

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Waste and Cleansing Supervisor, playing a key role in the Waste and Cleansing Management Service in Ipswich Borough Council.

Reporting to the Waste and Cleansing Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective running of the waste collection and street cleansing services within the Borough of Ipswich. You will be a member of a large team carrying out a variety of frontline services that are often in the public and media spotlight.

You will be part of a team responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, ensuring that we are able to provide a safe and effective service with a first‑class reputation.

You will have 2 A Levels or an NVQ Level 4 or 3 years of qualitative experience.

You will have line management responsibilities for a team undertaking various tasks and you will need to be able to lead, motivate and manage with ever changing work priorities in this vital front line, demanding service. You will be responsible for monitoring work standards and implementing performance management measures when necessary.

You will also be expected to develop new working practices to ensure that we continue to operate efficiently and review these activities regularly in line with Health and Safety Executive best practice.

This post participates in a five‑week shift rota, which includes weekends with some Bank Holiday working required.

To be suitable for this post you will have experience successfully leading a team of frontline staff. This experience may have been gained in a Waste and Cleansing role or perhaps working in Transport, Parcel or other multi‑drop industry, leading a team that works remotely. You will be able to work on a rotating pattern of work, including early mornings, afternoons and weekends.

As well as a good salary, we offer:

• a career average pension scheme
• generous holiday and sick pay entitlements
• subsidised parking for work and leisure
• public transport discounts
• free swimming and gym access
• cycle purchase scheme
• plenty of personal and professional development opportunities
• flexible working
• hybrid working opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

For more information

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf).

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Michael Carter by either calling 01473 433081 or by emailing [e-mail].

How to apply

Please complete your application by visiting our recruitment website.

Closing date: 1pm, 1 February 2026

Interview date: Early February 2026

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.

Please note CVs are not accepted.