Waste Management Supervisor

Job Description:

Our public sector are looking for a Waste Management Supervisor to join them.

Location – Leicestershire

Pay Rate - £17ph

Job Purpose

This is a hands-on, field-based supervisory role responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the Council’s RHWSs and WTSs. The successful candidate will travel daily to sites across the network, delivering operational support, HR duties, training, and health and safety compliance oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources & Staff Support

Assist with onboarding of new staff including induction and orientation

Conduct one-to-one check-ins, return-to-work interviews, and low-level policy discussions

Monitor and support staff wellbeing and performance on site

Training & Development

Deliver training using physical workbooks and support e-learning initiatives

Create and lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and other structured training

Identify training needs and support staff development

Health, Safety & Compliance

Enforce safe systems of work and site-specific risk assessments

Support implementation and monitoring of the Council’s Quality Management System

Conduct regular site checks and audits to ensure compliance

Issue, monitor, and maintain records for PPE and uniform allocation

Wear and potentially operate a Body Worn Camera (BWC) as part of the Council’s uniform requirements, unless exemptions apply

Operational Duties

Ensure accurate record-keeping for waste movements and reporting

Support day-to-day site operations, including resolving low-level customer complaints (in person, by phone, or email)

Drive a Council 3.5 tonne box van on an ad-hoc basis as operational needs require

Person Specification

Essential:

Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably in waste management or a similar operational field

Strong understanding of health and safety practices and risk assessments

Full UK driving licence with the ability to travel daily to multiple sites

Confident communicator, both verbally and in writing

Ability to manage and resolve low-level HR and customer service issues

Comfortable delivering training and briefings to staff teams

Desirable:

Experience delivering or coordinating staff training and toolbox talks

Familiarity with waste management regulations and safe systems of work

Previous experience working with or managing Quality Management Systems

Manual handling and/or First Aid certification

Additional Information

PPE and uniform will be provided, including a Body Worn Camera (BWC) which is a standard part of the field-based uniform

Reasonable adjustments can be discussed in relation to PPE/BWC requirements

This is an active role requiring frequent travel and presence at operational sites