Waste Management Supervisor

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hinckley is seeking a Waste Management Supervisor to oversee waste collection services. The role involves supervising crews, ensuring health and safety standards, and assisting with the rollout of a new Food Waste Collection Service. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a minimum Class C driving license. This is a permanent position with benefits including flexible working options, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Previous experience in a front-line operational environment is preferred.
• Supervisory experience and knowledge of Health and Safety procedures are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor collection crews via inspections.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
• Assist in the preparation for the rollout of the Food Waste Collection Service.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Health and Safety knowledge

Job description

Waste Management Supervisor

Grade 6, £33,699 up to £38,220 per annum pro rata

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Permanent contract

Class C Driver

The Waste Management Section at Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council is looking to appoint a highly motivated and competent person to join our team of Supervisors in delivering waste collection services to our residents and businesses.

This additional position has been created ahead of the Council rolling out a Food Waste Collection Service from February next year. The successful person will assist with preparations to ensure the smooth rollout of the new Food Waste Service from delivery of containers to commencement of food waste collections and assist the Waste Management Team Leader and Supervisors in delivering all wider aspects of waste collection services.

General duties include supervising and monitoring collection crews via physical inspections and use of telematic systems, ensuring health and safety standards are followed, maintained, and ensuring the best possible standards of service are achieved across the Borough.

You will be a strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills preferably having previous experience of working in a front-line operational environment.

Working in this key front-line service previous supervisory experience would be advantageous together with a good understanding and practical knowledge of Health and Safety related policies and procedures, vehicle operations, customer service, and the ability to use computerised/electronic devices to assist you with these duties.

You must hold a minimum of a class C driving licence and be physically capable of meeting the demands of the job role outlined in the job description and person specification.

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please call Barry Upton, Waste Management Team Leader on 01455 255778

Closing date: 9 November 2025

Interview date: 10 December 2025

Hinckley & Bosworth - A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.

Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.

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