Waste Management Supervisor

Service Care Solutions; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public service solutions provider is seeking a Waste Site Supervisor to oversee operations at recycling and waste transfer sites. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and communication skills to manage staff and ensure safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a proven management background, a full UK driving license, and experience in customer service and training delivery. This temporary position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to contribute to public service.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Reimbursable mileage and expenses

Full PPE and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience in line managing multiple staff.
• Strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience delivering training packages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across RHWS and WTS sites.
• Monitor and enforce safe systems of work.
• Deliver training through workbooks and toolbox talks.
• Handle low-level customer complaints professionally.

Skills

Line management experience

IT skills

Excellent communication

Customer service experience

Training delivery

Driving License (up to 3.5 tonnes)

Job description

Job Title: Waste Site Supervisor

Location: Countywide - North West (Lount / Coalville / Shepshed) and flexible across the County

Contract Type: Temporary - 3 months initially (with strong potential for extension)

Pay Rate: £15 per hour PAYE inc Holiday (37 hours per week) | £19.14 per hour Umbrella Ltd. Mileage and expenses claimable in line with client policy (excluding commuting).

About the Role

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Waste Site Supervisor on behalf of a County Council. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced supervisors to play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations and management of Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWS) and Waste Transfer Stations (WTS).

The role is hands-on and field-based, requiring flexibility to travel across multiple sites within the county.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across RHWS and WTS sites, ensuring compliance with council policies and procedures.
• Carry out supervisory HR duties, including onboarding support, one-to-ones, return-to-work meetings, and low-level policy discussions.
• Deliver training through workbooks, e-learning support, toolbox talks, and site-based safety briefings.
• Monitor and enforce safe systems of work, risk assessments, and the council's Quality Management System.
• Maintain accurate records of waste movements and ensure processes meet required standards.
• Issue and monitor PPE and uniforms, including the use of Body Worn Cameras (as required).
• Handle low-level customer complaints professionally, both face-to-face and via telephone/email.
• Occasionally drive a 3.5 tonne box van to support site operations.

Working Pattern

37 to 40 hours per week (full-time)

Working pattern to be agreed with line manager

Flexibility required to work across 7 days, including alternate weekends

What we are Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in line managing multiple staff
• Strong IT, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Previous experience dealing with customers in a frontline role
• Experience delivering training packages and safety briefings
• Full UK Driving Licence (up to 3.5 tonnes), own transport, and appropriate business insurance

Desirable:

• Valid Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC)
• Experience driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Negotiable rates for candidates with specialist experience and valid COTC
• Reimbursable mileage and expenses in line with council policies
• Full PPE and uniform provided
• Opportunity to work in a varied, people-focused supervisory role with a public service impact