Waste Services Team Lead - Refuse & Recycling

Northumberland Fire Group; Hexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Refuse Team Lead to manage the Tyne Mills Depot in Hexham and oversee refuse collection and recycling operations. You will guide a frontline team, ensure service standards are met, and coordinate rounds with support staff to deliver timely, quality waste services.

The role requires strong organisational, interpersonal and supervisory skills, with a readiness to train staff, attend meetings, and work varying shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• HGV Driving Licence minimum Category C or above or commitment to train for this.
• Knowledge of the legislation and regulations relating to driving HGVs.
• Awareness of Health & Safety legislation and its application to waste services.
• Knowledge of the range of tasks and operation of associated tools and equipment.
• Interest in the need for waste services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in determining the most effective deployment of staff and vehicles to ensure waste collection and recycling services are completed to standards.
• Direct and supervise frontline refuse collection staff, providing guidance and motivation to meet objectives and quality standards.
• Contribute to induction, risk assessment, training and development of frontline staff as coach and mentor.
• Receive service requests and schedule refuse collection rounds for bulky/garden waste and recycling centre servicing to ensure smooth delivery.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships with frontline staff to foster constructive employee relations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Staff scheduling

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Refuse Team Lead to manage the Tyne Mills Depot in Hexham and oversee refuse collection and recycling operations. You will guide a frontline team, ensure service standards are met, and coordinate rounds with support staff to deliver timely, quality waste services.

The role requires strong organisational, interpersonal and supervisory skills, with a readiness to train staff, attend meetings, and work varying shifts including evenings and weekends.