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Exciting Opportunity for a Waste Site Supervisor in Leicestershire
An excellent opportunity has arisen for two hands-on and experienced Waste Site Supervisors to join my client's Waste Management team on an initial 6-month contract, overseeing operations across Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWS) and Waste Transfer Stations (WTS) across Leicestershire.
These roles are field-based and will involve daily travel to waste sites. The current requirement is for one supervisor to cover Lount / Coalville and Shepshed in the North West of the county. A second suitable candidate could be based anywhere across Leicestershire.
The main duties of the Waste Site Supervisor are:
路Daily supervision of Council RHWS and WTS locations across the county.
路Line management of site staff, including one-to-ones, return-to-work interviews, and basic HR discussions.
路Support onboarding processes for new starters and monitoring ongoing staff development.
路Deliver training using workbooks and support e-learning completion.
路Develop and deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and operational updates.
路Monitor and enforce safe systems of work and operational risk assessments.
路Ensure accurate records of all waste movements and filing of required documentation.
路Oversee and maintain compliance with the Council's Quality Management System.
路Distribute, track, and record PPE and uniforms across multiple sites.
路Drive a 3.5 tonne Council box van as and when required.
路Manage low-level public complaints face-to-face, by phone, and via email.
路Wear and manage a Body Worn Camera (BWC), provided as part of PPE requirements.
The Waste Site Supervisor will have key experience in:
路Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage and support a dispersed team.
路Proficiency in basic IT systems and accurate record keeping.
路Experience in customer service and handling challenging conversations.
路Delivering training and safety briefings in a practical work environment.
路A solid understanding of health and safety protocols and risk management.
路Line management of operational staff across multiple sites or locations.
路Valid UK driving licence and ability to drive up to 3.5 tonne vehicles.
路Access to a personal vehicle with appropriate business use insurance.
路Preferably holding a valid and relevant Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC).
路Experience of working within a waste, logistics, or similar operational environment.
For more details and to apply for the role, please call James Allbon at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
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