Waste/Street Cleansing Supervisor

FCC Environment; Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK waste and resource management company is seeking a Waste / Street Cleansing Supervisor to oversee operations in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, strong leadership skills, and a focus on safety and compliance. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including training, progression opportunities, and flexible perks.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

On-the-job training and progression

Recognition scheme

Flexible benefits including high street savings

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role, ideally in waste, logistics or environmental services.
• Strong people management and leadership skills required.
• A full UK driving licence (HGV/CPC an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating waste and street cleansing operations.
• Monitoring health, safety, quality and performance standards.
• Liaising with local councils, stakeholders and contractors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Veocheck

CMS

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…

Waste / Street Cleansing Supervisor

Salary – £33,187 - £39,044
Hours – 40 hours per week, typically 7am to 3pm (flexibility required)
Location – Tonbridge, TN9 1TB, and Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3EE

As a Waste/Street Cleansing Supervisor at FCC Environment, you will play a vital role in the co-ordination and delivery of frontline environmental services across both Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells. You’ll lead waste collection, street cleansing and recycling operations, ensuring a safe, efficient and compliant service that meets contractual obligations and supports environmental goals.

This is a full-time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you

- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend
- Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and more (Where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

- Supervising and coordinating waste and street cleansing operations across both boroughs
- Supporting a team of operatives to deliver an efficient and professional service
- Monitoring health, safety, quality and performance standards across sites
- Ensuring compliance with all environmental and health & safety legislation
- Leading investigations and disciplinary procedures as required
- Conducting staff training, licence checks, safety briefings and equipment inductions
- Liaising with local councils, stakeholders and contractors
- Promoting resource efficiency, recycling and continuous improvement
- Using systems such as Veocheck, CMS, and Microsoft Office for operational reporting and audits
- Standing in for the Service Delivery Manager when required

What are we looking for?

- Proven experience in a supervisory role, ideally in waste, logistics or environmental services
- Strong people management and leadership skills
- A proactive, safety-conscious and customer-focused approach
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities
- Flexibility and willingness to travel between sites
- Strong IT literacy, including use of Microsoft Office and operational software
- A full UK driving licence (HGV/CPC an advantage)

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. We are committed to sustainability—reducing landfill, increasing recycling and converting waste into energy. With over 4,200 employees and 200+ facilities across the UK, we are helping to meet the country’s waste management and energy recovery needs.

The profile of the UK’s recycling and waste sector has never been higher. If you’re ready to be part of the challenge, we need people with energy, ideas, and commitment. We need you.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

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