Overview
REFUSE SUPERVISOR
PERMANENT : 37 hours per week
SALARY : GRADE G £35,412 - £38,220 Per Annum
LOCATION : Willand
We are seeking a Refuse & Recycling Supervisor to join our dedicated Waste Management team. This is your opportunity to take charge of daily refuse / recycling operations, support a high-performing team, and make a real impact in delivering a reliable and customer-focused service to our community.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support refuse collection teams on a daily basis.
- Foster a culture of health, safety, and accountability, ensuring best practices are consistently followed.
- Manage staff rotas and coordinate resources to maintain full service coverage.
- Drive team performance through recruitment, development, and regular reviews.
- Oversee and manage vehicle checks, acting promptly on any issues.
- Supervise agency staff when required.
- Organise daily crew dispatch and ensure timely return of vehicles to the depot.
- Conduct induction training for new staff and flag training needs to management.
- Assist with round assessments for both efficiency and safety—providing clear, written instructions to crews.
- Step in to drive LGV and 7.5T vehicles when operationally required.
- Respond proactively to missed collections and ad hoc service requests.
About You
Strong leadership and organisational skillsA proactive attitude and ability to motivate teamsSound knowledge of Health & Safety practices in operational settingsExperience in managing rotas and operational planningExperience in using Whitespace or similar Route collection softwareExcellent communication and problem-solving skillsA commitment to delivering high-quality public servicesA valid LGV or 7.5T licence is essential.Why Join Us?
This is more than just a supervisory role. It’s a chance to build your career in a supportive environment where your input directly shapes the quality of service we provide. We offer :Competitive salary and benefitsOngoing training and career developmentA collaborative and safety-first working cultureThe opportunity to contribute to a cleaner, greener communityReady to take the wheel? If you’re driven, dependable, and passionate about delivering top-tier waste services, we want you on our team. Help keep our community clean and efficient—apply today and lead from the front!
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