Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Bardon WTS, Interlink Way South, Coalville, LE67 1PG
Salary: £28,605- £31,029 per annum - based on a 37 hour week (pro‑rota for part‑time) (Pay award pending)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 27th May 2026
Interview Date(s): W/C 1st June - date TBC
About the Role
Leicestershire County Council’s Contracts and Haulage Team are looking to recruit a Waste Management Supervisor to join the team.
The role will be responsible for supervising the Waste Transfer Station and Internal/External Haulage operations.
The successful candidate will 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, including 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.
Responsibilities
* Supervise Waste Transfer Station and Haulage operations.
* Lead and manage a team of Operatives and HGV drivers.
* Ensure effective operation of plant and equipment (HGVs, loading shovels, telehandlers, etc.).
* Support operational performance and financial management.
* Provide staff training and development.
* Ensure compliance with statutory duties and responsibilities.
* Maintain health and safety, environmental and quality management systems.
Qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
* Relevant qualifications: BTEC, NVQ3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline, HGV Licence, Driver CPC, Loading shovel/plant ticket/train the trainer qualification, WAMITAB CoTC Level 3 (or willingness to work towards them).
* Experience in supervising employees in the waste management or transport/haulage industry, or similar workplace.
* Experience managing HGV drivers in accordance with driver and vehicle legislation.
* Experience working in waste carriage, specialist haulage, waste transfer, or similar nature.
* Experience planning logistics or vehicle movements.
* Experience assessing defects from daily driver checks and providing development.
* Experience working under health and safety, environmental and quality management systems, ideally in the waste management industry.
* Knowledge of driver and vehicle legislation and practices.
* Ability to work efficiently under constantly changing pressures and engage effectively with key contractors.
* Computer literacy, familiar with MS Office or equivalent, and industry standard software.
* A full, valid driving licence.
Information
We are open to discussions about flexible working options.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.
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