Waste Services Supervisor

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WASTE SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Directorate: Place

Department: Operational Services

Salary: Grade E - £32,578 to £34,811 per year

Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Merlin House, Merlin Way, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4RA

Do you thrive in fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you!

Erewash Borough Council is seeking an experienced individual to help deliver our essential in-house waste and recycling services, including waste & kerbside collections. Reporting to the Waste Services Manager, the Waste Services Supervisor will take responsibility for the effective day-to-day operation of this high-profile frontline service, from overseeing operational processes to liaising on waste disposal matters.

The Difference You Will Make

This is an opportunity to combine your operational expertise, leadership skills and strong communication abilities to make a visible difference across the borough. You will lead, motivate and develop the waste collection team, working to provide a reliable, responsive and high-quality service. In partnership with the Waste Services Manager, operational teams and colleagues across the council, you will influence future service improvements, support sustainable waste practices and help ensure that the council continues to meet its legal duties.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Ensure operational targets, service objectives and statutory requirements are met.
• Champion a positive health and safety culture and maintain effective management systems.
• Manage the waste collection team day-to-day.
• Ensure the collection team are trained and equipped for the role, completing crew monitoring and accident investigation and reporting.
• Work closely with fleet service team to ensure vehicles are available for service delivery and maintained for road transport compliance.

What We’re Looking For

You will hold a full HGV Class 2 driving licence and have experience of supervising or managing people and resources. A confident team and partnership worker, you will bring the sound judgement and interpersonal skills needed to negotiate effectively, resolving issues day-to-day whilst liaising with customers, and keeping services moving. If you are an enthusiastic operational leader who takes pride in delivering vital public services and driving continuous improvement, we would be delighted to hear from you.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding this exciting opportunity please call Philippa Roine, Waste Services Manager on 0115 8508335

Benefits of Working for Us

This is your chance to play a vital role to contribute to essential local services while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:

• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough.
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
• Family friendly and flexible working policies available.
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions.
• Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.
• Access to an employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme.

Apply now and become a key part of a team that keeps Erewash running smoothly.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 1st November 2026 at midnight.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please visit https://www.erewash.gov.uk/job-search

Please note: This role is only open to applicants who already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 9316001 (Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

**IMPORTANT: Your supporting statement is an opportunity to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the role. Please refer to the person specification when providing examples, as this will be a key source of information for shortlisting.**

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.