Waste Services Supervisor
Salary £32,578 to £34,811 per year
Salary £32,578 to £34,811 per year.
Salary £29,071 to £31,015 per year
Salary Grade B £13.70 to £14.14 per hour (equivalent to £26,427 to £27,274 per annum - pro rata)
Basis Casual
Job details
Salary £32,578 to £34,811 per year Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Package Free Workplace Parking.Generous Annual Leave Package.Option to Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).Opportunities for Training, Learning and Continuous Professional Development.Discounted Leisure Membership.
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.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 st November 2026 at midnight.
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.
Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5RP
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