Waste Operations Lead: Safety, Efficiency & Team Growth

Axil; Cannock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Axil is seeking a Waste Operations Team Leader for the Cannock site to coordinate day-to-day waste operations, lead a team, and uphold the highest safety and efficiency standards. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, performance metrics, and continuous improvement.

You will manage daily site activities, deliver safety briefings, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure smooth operations and a positive working environment at the Cannock site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory/leadership role in waste or operations.
• Strong Health & Safety and environmental compliance knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Hands-on leadership with a focus on safety and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Promote high Health & Safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate workloads with site management and operatives.
• Deliver toolbox talks and on-site training for staff development.
• Monitor housekeeping, cleanliness, and safe storage of waste.
• Oversee waste segregation, processing, and storage per permits.
• Conduct plant inspections, report defects, arrange servicing.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Team development

Leadership

Job description

Axil is seeking a Waste Operations Team Leader for the Cannock site to coordinate day-to-day waste operations, lead a team, and uphold the highest safety and efficiency standards. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, performance metrics, and continuous improvement.

You will manage daily site activities, deliver safety briefings, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure smooth operations and a positive working environment at the Cannock site.