Waste & Recycling Site Team Lead

FCC Environment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

EAP & wellbeing services

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking a Team Leader for the Daventry site to oversee daily operations, supervise the site team and ensure health, safety and environmental standards are met. You will guide staff, train new hires, and maintain site presentation while delivering excellent customer service.

Based in Daventry, Northamptonshire, this full-time role requires experience in waste management, team leadership and a commitment to safety. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste industry or similar sector.
• Experience in a customer-focused service delivery environment.
• Experience of managing a team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Hardworking and trustworthy approach.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexible attitude to support contract needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site team through daily operations and communicate instructions from management.
• Ensure waste streams are correctly segregated into appropriate containers.
• Assist the public with waste separation and provide recycling guidance.
• Ensure safe storage of hazardous waste per permit requirements.
• Keep the site clean, tidy and presentable.
• Promote high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensure accident, incident and near-miss reporting procedures are followed.
• Train new employees and agency staff on daily site duties.
• Keep track of site stock, including PPE and tools, and order items as required.
• Complete waste tickets, Waste Transfer Notes and Consignment Notes correctly.
• Complete all daily, weekly, monthly, six-monthly and annual checks on time.
• Ensure PPE and site requirements are followed by all staff, contractors and visitors.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Waste management

Organisational skills

Health & safety

Initiative

Teamwork

Job description

FCC Environment is seeking a Team Leader for the Daventry site to oversee daily operations, supervise the site team and ensure health, safety and environmental standards are met. You will guide staff, train new hires, and maintain site presentation while delivering excellent customer service.

Based in Daventry, Northamptonshire, this full-time role requires experience in waste management, team leadership and a commitment to safety. Weekend work may be required.