Supervisor

Job introduction

Job title: Supervisor

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

We are looking for a proactive and organised Supervisor to lead recycling and waste teams within our Neighbourhoods and Housing directorate.

The role:

• In the role of supervisor, you will oversee the day to day service delivery of a waste services including domestic, recycling, food waste, communal, commerical or bulk collections. You must ensure work is planned effectively safety standards are met, and operational data is accurately captured.
• As a supervisor you will coordinate staff, vehicles and equipment to maintain high service standards, while actively promoting a positive health and safety culture across all operations. This role also involves working collaboratively across services, responding to customer enquiries, and using technology and data to drive continuous improvement.
• As a supervisor within the service, you will manage and develop operational staff through effective supervision, performance management, and regular workforce planning.
• In the role of supervisor you will contribute to wider coporate objectives by supporting the Council Plan, championing excellent customer service, and ensuring resources are used efficiently. The role requires someone with strong communication and organisational skills, previous supervisory experience, and the ability to work confidently in a fast‑paced, outdoor focused operational environment.

A full driving licence (Cat B) and detailed understanding or experience of working within a local government setting is essential.

This role is based on a 35-hour working week. The post holder will work 7-hour shifts between 6:00am and 3:30pm, with exact working patterns determined by the Service Manager. Flexibility is required to meet the operational needs of the service and, where necessary, hours may vary. In addition to the salary, the post attracts an Irregular Hours Allowance of £1,361 per annum.

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:
Closing date: midnight on Friday 11th September 2026
Shortlisting date: Monday 14th September 2026
Interview date: Monday 21st September 2026
Interview type: Face to face

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact John.Cullen@liverpool.gov.uk.

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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