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We are currently working with an East Midlands based Council who are recruiting for a Waste Management Supervisor To supervise operations at Recycling and Waste Transfer Stations, lead site teams, coordinate management instructions, and confidently operate site machinery to ensure efficient and effective service delivery., * Supervise Recycling and Waste Transfer Station (RHWS/WTS) operations across designated sites, ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant service delivery.
* Lead and manage site operatives, overseeing performance, training, and development.
* Operate and maintain plant and machinery (e.g., loading shovels, telehandlers, forklifts); report defects promptly.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental regulations, permits, and quality standards.
* Maintain accurate records and use IT systems for data entry, reporting, and communication.
* Conduct regular site inspections and audits for safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
* Support recruitment, induction, and performance reviews; deliver staff briefings and toolbox talks.
* Provide CoTC cover and act as keyholder for site opening/closing.
* Liaise with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and the public to ensure high service standards.
* Identify service improvements and commercial opportunities; support recycling and waste treatment initiatives.
* Order equipment and manage site resources effectively.
* Drive HGVs and transport waste materials when required.

Desirable requirements:
* WAMITAB CoTC Level 4 (or willingness to obtain).
* Licences/tickets for Loading Shovel, Telehandler, Forklift, HGV, and Driver CPC.
* First Aid at Work qualification (or willingness to obtain).

If this is of any interest and you are available for work, please apply with a copy of your most up to date CV or send it to [email protected] and myself or a member of my team will be in contact!