Rugby Borough Council,
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
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xperience 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