Waste Management Supervisor

Waste Management Supervisor required for our public sector client

Location: Coalville - but will be travelling to other sites
 

Responsible To: Senior Haulage Officer/Haulage & Waste Management Officer
Responsible For: Specialist HGV Drivers, Waste Management Operatives

Job Purpose:
Supervise the Waste Transfer Station (WTS) and Waste Haulage Operations, ensuring safe and efficient service delivery for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise Waste Transfer Station and Haulage operations in line with legislation, policies, and budgets.
• Manage and support drivers and operatives, including recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental, and legal requirements.
• Monitor vehicle and driver compliance with regulations, including tachograph and daily checks.
• Operate weighbridge systems and manage fuel usage.
• Liaise with contractors, fleet teams, and stakeholders to ensure efficient operations.
• Conduct inspections and implement new working methods.
• Provide cover for sites and operational managers when required.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• HGV Licence (or willingness to work towards).
• Driver CPC (or willingness to work towards).
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Experience supervising employees in waste management or similar industries.
• Knowledge of waste disposal legislation and driver/vehicle regulations.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Office and industry-standard software).

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Loading shovel/plant ticket or train-the-trainer qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• BTEC, NVQ3, or equivalent (or willingness to work towards).
• WAMITAB CoTC Level 3 (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience managing on-site assets and working with Health & Safety systems.

Other Requirements:

• Full, valid driving licence.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities and ability to apply this in all situations.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours, including weekends and bank holidays, and travel across the county.