Location
Merlin House, Ilkeston
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£32,578 - £34,811 per year
About the Role
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Erewash Borough Council is seeking an experienced individual to help deliver our essential in-house waste and recycling services, including waste and kerbside collections. Reporting to the Waste Services Manager, the Waste Services Supervisor will take responsibility for the effective day-to-day operation of this high-profile frontline service, overseeing operational processes and liaising on waste disposal matters.
This is an opportunity to combine your operational expertise, leadership skills, and strong communication abilities to make a visible difference across the borough. You will lead, motivate, and develop the waste collection team, working to provide a reliable, responsive, and high-quality service. In partnership with the Waste Services Manager, operational teams, and colleagues across the council, you will influence future service improvements, support sustainable waste practices, and help ensure the council continues to meet its legal duties.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Ensure operational targets, service objectives, and statutory requirements are met.
- Champion a positive health and safety culture and maintain effective management systems.
- Manage the waste collection team day-to-day.
- Ensure the collection team are trained and equipped for the role, completing crew monitoring and accident investigation and reporting.
- Work closely with the fleet service team to ensure vehicles are available for service delivery and maintained for road transport compliance.
Experience
Proven experience supervising or managing people and resources in an operational environment. Experience working with waste collection or similar frontline services is highly desirable. Must hold a full HGV Class 2 driving licence.
About you
A confident team and partnership worker with sound judgement and strong interpersonal skills. Able to negotiate effectively, resolve issues day-to-day, liaise with customers, and keep services moving smoothly. Enthusiastic operational leader who takes pride in delivering vital public services and driving continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Full HGV Class 2 driving licence is essential. Other relevant qualifications or training in waste management, health and safety, or leadership are advantageous but not mandatory.
