Waste Management Supervisor – Temporary Assignment (3+ Months)
Location: Bardon
Pay Rate: £14.83 per hour
Hours: Full-time, includes 1 in 3 weekends
Service Area: Environment & Waste – Waste Management Delivery, Contracts & Haulage Operations
About the Role
We are recruiting a hands-on Waste Management Supervisor to join the Bardon Waste Transfer Station on a 3+ month temporary assignment. This role requires strong supervisory experience, excellent organisational skills and confidence working in a busy, safety-critical environment.
You will oversee daily operations at the Waste Transfer Station and support Waste Haulage activities, ensuring the delivery of a safe, efficient and compliant service for the residents of Leicestershire.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
*Supervise HGV Drivers and Waste Management Operatives
*Provide hands-on support during operational peaks
*Manage rotas, attendance, staff training, performance reviews and disciplinary matters
*Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and H&S briefings
Operational Management
*Oversee day-to-day WTS operations ensuring legal, safe and efficient service delivery
*Ensure strict adherence to health & safety and environmental regulations
*Act as a CoTC holder or provide cover where required
*Provide operational cover including weighbridge duties when needed
Compliance & Safety
*Complete regular H&S, environmental and quality inspections
*Ensure tachograph, driver book and digital download requirements are met
*Confirm daily and weekly vehicle checks are carried out correctly
Fleet & Contractor Coordination
*Work with the Fleet Team to ensure vehicles are maintained and road legal
*Monitor fuel usage and complete reporting through the fuel management system
*Coordinate with contractors regarding equipment and plant maintenance
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
*Build positive relationships with internal staff, contractors, site users and the public
*Respond promptly to operational issues, emergencies or ad-hoc requests
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
*Hands-on supervisory or team management experience in an operational environment
*Strong administration skills (rotas, schedules, emails, filing)
*Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel (beginner to intermediate)
*Good logical thinking, planning and problem-solving skills
*Excellent attention to detail
*Strong communication and leadership abilities
*Experience working in a safety-critical environment
*Full driving licence with no more than 3 points
*Ability to travel to and work from the Bardon site reliably
Desirable
*Experience in the waste or transport sector
*CoTC qualification or willingness to work toward it
*Previous experience in local authority or public sector operations
Working Pattern
*Full-time position
*Required to work 1 in every 3 weekends
*Flexibility required for occasional bank holidays, out-of-hours work or emergency cover