Waste & Recycling Supervisor

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks a Waste & Recycling Supervisor to lead waste management operations and food waste collection. Duties include supervising collection teams, planning routes, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates must have experience in waste management and strong leadership skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant community impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for training and career development

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in waste management or a similar operational environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support waste and recycling collection teams daily.
• Plan and allocate routes and resources for effective service delivery.
• Monitor performance and provide coaching, training, and support.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Ability to work under pressure

Full UK driving licence Category C

Job description

Closing date: 05 January 2026

Post: Waste & Recycling Supervisor

Salary/Grade: Grade 9 £33,699 to £36,363 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Eckington and Southern Vehicle Hub and as required by Council including travel within the district

Closing Date: 5th January 2026.

Interview Date: TBC

Job Details and Requirements

About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Waste and Recycling Supervisor to lead our frontline waste management operations and new food waste collection service.

This is a key role ensuring the efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible collection, disposal, and recycling of food waste across our district.

You will be responsible for supervising a team of operatives, coordinating daily operations, maintaining high standards of service delivery, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support waste and recycling collection teams on a daily basis.
• Plan and allocate routes, resources, and staff to ensure timely and effective service delivery.
• Monitor performance and provide coaching, training, and support to team members.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Liaise with colleagues and the public to resolve service issues.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on operations, incidents, and performance.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and environmental responsibility.

About You

• Proven experience in waste management, recycling, or a similar operational environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Full UK driving licence Category C.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.

• The chance to make a real difference in your community.

Apply to day

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Applications close Midnight on 5th January 2025.

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on [phone] or emailing: [e-mail]

Contact Details

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chloe Hunt, Waste & Recycling Manager on [phone] or email [e-mail] .

If you have not received any communication from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, assume you have been unsuccessful and we thank you for your application.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.