Waste Management Supervisor

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

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: 25th May 2026

Interview Date(s): W/C 1st June- date TBC

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.

About the Role

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.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• A GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

• The following qualifications (or be willing to work towards them):

  BTEC, NVQ3 or equivalent/willing to work towards, HGV Licence, Driver CPC,Loading shovel/plant ticket/train the trainer qualification,WAMITAB CoTC Level 3 (or working towards)

• The following experience:

  Supervision of employees in the waste management industry, transport/haulage industry, or similar workplace, Management of HGV drivers in accordance with driver and vehicle legislation, Working in waste carriage, specialist haulage, waste transfer or work of a similar nature, Planning logistics or vehicle movements or work of a similar nature, Assessment of defects from daily driver checks and appropriate development, seeking feedback and demonstrating integrity and personal impact, Working in accordance with Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality Management systems (ideally in the waste management industry

• Knowledge of driver and vehicle legislation and practices
• The ability to work efficiently under constantly changing pressures and engage with key contractors effectively
• Computer literate and familiar with MS Office or equivalent, and industry standard software
• A full, valid driving license

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

James Gazzard - Principal Waste Contracts & Haulage Officer

Telephone: 0116 305 8382

Email: James.Gazzard@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
Our Employee Benefits
Working for Us