Waste Management Site Supervisor

Carrington West; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company is seeking a Waste Site Supervisor in Leicestershire for a 6-month contract. The role involves daily supervision of Recycling and Household Waste Sites, managing staff development, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills, experience in customer service, and a valid UK driving licence. This position includes driving duties and a focus on operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a dispersed team effectively.
• Ability to deliver training and safety briefings.
• Access to a personal vehicle with business use insurance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations at waste sites throughout Leicestershire.
• Manage and support site staff through onboarding and development.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety protocols.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Basic IT systems proficiency

Customer service experience

Health and safety understanding

Line management

Education

Valid UK driving licence

Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC)

Job description

Overview

Exciting Opportunity for a Waste Site Supervisor in Leicestershire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for two hands-on and experienced Waste Site Supervisors to join my client's Waste Management team on an initial 6-month contract, overseeing operations across Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWS) and Waste Transfer Stations (WTS) across Leicestershire.

These roles are field-based and will involve daily travel to waste sites. The current requirement is for one supervisor to cover Lount / Coalville and Shepshed in the North West of the county. A second suitable candidate could be based anywhere across Leicestershire.

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of Council RHWS and WTS locations across the county.
• Line management of site staff, including one-to-ones, return-to-work interviews, and basic HR discussions.
• Support onboarding processes for new starters and monitoring ongoing staff development.
• Deliver training using workbooks and support e-learning completion.
• Develop and deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and operational updates.
• Monitor and enforce safe systems of work and operational risk assessments.
• Ensure accurate records of all waste movements and filing of required documentation.
• Oversee and maintain compliance with the Council's Quality Management System.
• Distribute, track, and record PPE and uniforms across multiple sites.
• Drive a 3.5 tonne Council box van as and when required.
• Manage low-level public complaints face-to-face, by phone, and via email.
• Wear and manage a Body Worn Camera (BWC), provided as part of PPE requirements.

Qualifications / Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage and support a dispersed team.
• Proficiency in basic IT systems and accurate record keeping.
• Experience in customer service and handling challenging conversations.
• Delivering training and safety briefings in a practical work environment.
• A solid understanding of health and safety protocols and risk management.
• Line management of operational staff across multiple sites or locations.
• Valid UK driving licence and ability to drive up to 3.5 tonne vehicles.
• Access to a personal vehicle with appropriate business use insurance.
• Preferably holding a valid and relevant Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC).
• Experience of working within a waste, logistics, or similar operational environment.

How to apply

For more details and to apply for the role, please call James Allbon at Carrington West on 02393 876042 or email [e-mail].

Notes

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