Job Description

Our public sector client is currently looking for a Waste Management Supervisor to join them.

Location Multiple sites over Leicestershire

Pay Rate - £14.37ph

The role will be responsible for supervising the Waste Transfer Station and Internal/External Haulage operation.

The successful candidate will work with other supervisors and assist the Waste Management Officers and Senior Haulage officer in providing visible leadership and direction for the Waste/Haulage team consisting of Operatives and HGV drivers, you will be responsible for the management and operation of a variety of plant and equipment, this will include HGV s, loading shovels, telehandlers, and any other equipment on site.

In addition to Supervising the team the successful candidate will assist in operational performance, financial management, staff training and development to ensure that services provided by the Council are robust enough to deliver the desired outcomes and meet all statutory duties and responsibilities. This position requires a proactive and flexible attitude to work, time-management and problem-solving.

Qualifications required:

• HGV Licence/Willing to work towards
• Driver CPC/Willing to work towards
• Loading shovel/plant ticket/train the trainer qualification/willing to work towards
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• BTEC, NVQ3 or equivalent/willing to work towards
• WAMITAB CoTC Level 3 (or working towards)

Experience

• Supervision of employees in the waste management industry or similar workplace
• Management of HGV drivers in accordance with driver and vehicle legislation
• Working in waste carriage, specialist haulage, waste transfer or work of a similar nature
• Planning logistics or vehicle movements or work of a similar nature
• Assessment of defects from daily driver checks and appropriate resolution demonstrating integrity and personal impact

Other requirements:

• Full, valid driving licence
• An understanding of, and commitment to Equal Opportunities, and the ability to apply this to all situations.
• Must be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate, in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act 2010