Waste Supervisor

Medirest Signature; South Ribble; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management service provider in South Ribble seeks a Waste Supervisor to manage operational teams and ensure safe, efficient waste services. A strong leader with significant management experience, a Level 3 Health & Safety qualification, and a UK Driving Licence is essential. This full-time role includes responsibilities for maintaining equipment, coordinating daily activities, and championing health and safety practices. Employee benefits include annual leave, a pension, and healthcare cash plans.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Free parking

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Significant management experience required.
• UK Driving Licence is mandatory.
• Strong IT skills including digital scheduling systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate waste teams for excellent service.
• Coordinate daily activities to ensure compliance with standards.
• Oversee equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Champion health and safety practices.
• Support depot and fleet operations.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety Management

Operational Management

IT Skills

Education

Level 3 Health & Safety Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Waste Supervisor
Location: Moss Side Depot, Leyland
Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent
Salary: 39,862 - 40,777 plus 6% car allowance
Closing Date: 11 January 2026

We are looking for a proactive and motivated Waste Services Supervisor to join our team. In this role, you will support the Waste Services Manager to deliver efficient, high-quality, and safe waste services. You will apply commercial principles to the day-to-day deployment of assets and resources, driving productivity and continuous improvement across operational teams.

What you'll be getting up to

• Manage and motivate operational waste teams to deliver excellent service.
• Coordinate daily activities, ensuring productivity and compliance with Council standards.
• Oversee the proper use and maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
• Champion health and safety, carrying out risk assessments and investigating incidents.
• Support the smooth running of the depot and fleet operations.
• Contribute to emergency planning and respond when needed.
• Drive improvements through digital systems and new ways of working.
• Embed outstanding customer service across everything we do.

Who we're looking for

You’ll be a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. To succeed, you’ll need:

• Significant management experience.
• Level 3 Health & Safety Management qualification (or equivalent).
• A UK Driving Licence.
• Experience managing operational teams and relevant industry knowledge.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital scheduling systems.
• A solid understanding of health and safety best practice.
• The ability to challenge, innovate, and inspire continuous improvement.

Other requirements

• This role requires you to regularly use a vehicle therefore you must possess a valid UK Driving Licence.

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Local Government pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
• Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
• Volunteering days
• Free parking
• Car Allowance

Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the Contact Us form on our careers website.