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 Countrys fastest-growing boroughs and the peoplewho makeit 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
Youll 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 youll 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
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