Waste & Recycling Supervisor

Environment Journal; Montgomery; Presencial; GBP 36 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Training and development

Flexible working

Defined benefit pension

Learning and development

Lease car scheme

Competitive pay

A great place to live

Reward scheme

Health and well being

Salary sacrifice benefits

Resumo da oferta

Powys County Council in Montgomery, Powys, is seeking a Supervisor to lead a depot team handling refuse and recycling operations. You will manage performance, schedule staff, and ensure safety and efficiency in a busy environment.

The role requires supervisory experience, knowledge of environmental waste legislation, strong communication and IT skills (Microsoft Office), and a commitment to training and professional development. The position offers flexible working and a defined benefits pension.

Qualificações

• Experience in a supervisory role, organising an operational workforce and scheduling work programmes.
• Knowledge and experience of environmental waste legislation, health and safety requirements and local government understanding.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, competent IT skills using Microsoft packages.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and build positive team dynamics.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours.
• Commitment to training and continuing professional development.

Responsabilidades

• Provide effective leadership and staff motivation, manage performance and training needs within the business plan.
• Manage day-to-day operation of collecting refuse and recycling; ensure tasks are carried out as scheduled.
• Supervise in-house staff or contractors; oversee labour, vehicles and removal of incidents.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety briefings; deliver toolbox talks to staff.
• Develop and manage data collection and monitoring systems and produce reports.
• Maintain stock control system.

Conhecimentos

Supervisory experience

Waste legislation

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

CPD willingness

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About The Role

This is a great opportunity to be part of a team providing one of the most important services to Powys residents as well as increasing recycling.

Salary: £35 570 - £37 563

Expires: 22/11/2026

Location: Montgomery, Powys

Job Type: Full Time

About You

• You must have experience of working in a supervisory position, demonstrating the ability to organise an operational workforce and schedule a programme of work to provide effective services
• You must have knowledge and experience of environmental waste legislation, health and safety requirements and local government understanding
• Have effective communication and presentation skills, competent IT skills using Microsoft packages
• Be able to provide effective leadership and ensure staff have positive team principals of trust and motivation.
• Work to tight deadlines in a challenging fast paced environment, remaining calm in stressful situations with a flexible approach to work and willingness to work outside of normal office hours.
• Commitment to undertake any appropriate training, continuing professional development.

What You Will Do

• Provide effective leadership and ensure staff adopt positive team principals of trust, motivation, empowerment and confidence. Manage performance and identify training and development needs within the framework of the business planning process.
• Manage and co-ordinate the day-to-day operation of collecting refuse and recycling. Ensure all refuse and recycling tasks are carried out within the scheduled programme.
• Responsible for all operational works carried out either by the in-house workforce or approved contractors. Responsible for supervising labour and the use and maintenance of vehicles, plant and material resources across the depot. Monitor and effectively manage any accidents or incidents of misuse.
• Undertake risk assessments and ensure that staff adopt the relevant safety measures and follow approved method statements. Deliver tool box talks to ensure staff have the relevant knowledge to carry out the roles effectively.
• To develop and manage data collection and monitoring systems and produce timely reports to the area manager.
• To maintain a stock control system.

There is no DBS Check requirement for this position.

Service: Highways, Transport and Recycling

Salary: Grade 9 Point 23 to Point 25 £35,570 to £37,563 per annum £18.43 to £19.46 per hour

Please note that at this point, Powys County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

What we offer

• We will train you and develop your skills
• Flexible Working
• Guaranteed defined benefit Pension Scheme
• Learning and Development
• Lease Car Scheme
• Competitive Pay
• A Great Place to Live
• Powys County Council Reward Scheme
• Health and Well Being
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Company: Powys County Council

Salary: £35 570 - £37 563

Location: Montgomery, Powys

Sector: Recycling

Sector: Waste Management

Sector: Environment

Job Role: Supervisor