Waste & Recycling Operations Supervisor – London

FCC Environment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + holidays

Training & progression

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking a Supervisor in London to oversee waste and recycling collection operations and lead operational teams to deliver a high-quality service. The role focuses on safety, compliance and performance across borough collections, with opportunities for progression and a supportive benefits package.

The successful candidate will have supervisory experience in waste/logistics, strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role in waste, logistics or operational services.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and operational systems.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of transport legislation would be advantageous.
• A proactive, safety-conscious and customer-focused approach.
• Flexibility to work additional hours and participate in an on-call rota when required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and co-ordinating waste and recycling collection operations across the borough.
• Supporting and motivating operational teams to deliver an efficient and professional service.
• Monitoring health, safety, quality and performance standards.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety legislation and company policies.
• Conducting safety briefings, licence checks, inductions and staff training.
• Supporting investigations, disciplinary processes and performance management activities.
• Liaising with local authorities, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Promoting recycling, resource efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Completing operational reporting, audits and administration using company systems.

Job description

FCC Environment is seeking a Supervisor in London to oversee waste and recycling collection operations and lead operational teams to deliver a high-quality service. The role focuses on safety, compliance and performance across borough collections, with opportunities for progression and a supportive benefits package.

The successful candidate will have supervisory experience in waste/logistics, strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence.