Waste and Cleansing Supervisor


£32,597 - £36,363


Full time – 37 hours a week


Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.


About the role


We are looking for a proactive and organised Waste & Cleansing Supervisor to lead frontline teams delivering high-profile recycling, refuse and street cleansing services across the borough.


You will play a vital role in ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest environmental standards while maintaining excellent customer service for residents, councillors and stakeholders.


This is a hands-on operational leadership role - ideal for someone who enjoys being out on site, solving problems and motivating teams to perform at their best.


What you are responsible for


Service Delivery & Performance
*Oversee daily recycling, refuse and street cleansing operations
*Ensure services run on time, safely and within budget
*Support the reduction of recycling contamination and improve environmental quality
*Allocate vehicles, plant and equipment effectively
*Support delivery of trade waste services where required


Team Leadership
*Supervise and motivate operational staff
*Conduct monitoring checks and toolbox talks
*Manage attendance, absence and performance issues
*Carry out 1-to-1s, appraisals and performance reviews
*Oversee agency staff in line with council procedures


Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
*Respond to and resolve customer complaints
*Liaise with councillors and council departments
*Communicate professionally with the public
*Maintain a positive council image at all times


Compliance & Safety
*Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation
*Maintain accurate operational records and reports
*Take part in emergency and out-of-hours response rota


About You


You’ll need experience supervising operational teams in waste, cleansing or similar services with a strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and excellent organisational and time-management skills.


Alongside this you’ll have experience of working with a wide range of people, such as colleagues and the Public.


A flexible approach to working hours (including weekends and bank holidays) and a Full Driving License are also essential.


Benefits


*35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
*Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
*Flexi time scheme
*Annual leave purchase scheme
*Structured Induction Program
*Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
*Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
*Family Friendly Policies
*Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
*Generous compassionate leave
*Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more