At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise waste and recycling collections, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.
- Company: Join Tower Hamlets' Waste Services team, committed to effective waste management.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary of £39,807 - £41,637 and generous annual leave of up to 33 days.
- Other info: One position is dedicated to the night service, requiring flexibility in shift work.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to develop supervisory experience and promote excellence in waste management.
- Qualifications: Candidates must have a valid full driving licence (Category C1) and experience in waste management.
The predicted salary is between 39807 - 41637 £ per year.
About the Role
Tower Hamlets is on the lookout for motivated Waste Operations Supervisors to join the Waste Services team to supervise, directly monitor and observe waste and recycling collections and street, markets and parks' cleansing operations. The successful postholders will ensure that the service is conducted safely, efficiently and effectively within budget, evidenced by the completion of scheduled tasks to set standards and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Check and book in staff including agency resources and allocate the required fleet vehicle and/or equipment for all scheduled operational tasks.
- Ensure that all staff convey a positive corporate image and wear appropriate uniform/PPE.
- Provide clarity around expected outcomes and standards, providing clear instructions for daily accountability for completed service tasks and schedules to the required standard.
- Ensure that standards of work and conduct are consistently maintained by identifying staff performance issues, health and safety compliance, training and development needs, conduct and sickness absence issues.
- Take appropriate early action in line with the Council's HR policies and in consultation with Environmental Managers on performance management.
- Debrief crews and individual staff as necessary at the end of the shift and ensure that full details of work completed and non-completed and any incidents/issues are captured on the relevant records.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and communities to ensure the council and the directorate strategic priorities are effectively implemented.
About You
- A valid full driving licence (Category C1).
- Several years' experience of working in a waste management operational environment.
- Excellent communication, relationship management, and problem solving abilities.
- Experience in using information technology software and equipment to meet work demands of waste operations' supervision and monitoring.
We encourage applications from operatives who are keen to advance their careers in waste management. This is an excellent opportunity to develop supervisory experience, demonstrate ambition in delivering high standards, and promote excellence within the service. The role also offers the chance to coach our hard working teams to meet our high standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salary £39,807 - 41,637.
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
- Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years' service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
- Flexible and agile working to support work life balance.
- Staff money saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
- Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.
One of the positions will be dedicated to the night service and all successful candidates will be required to periodically work across different shifts to cover for colleagues.
Waste Operations Supervisor employer: Job Search Place Limited
Tower Hamlets provides a supportive environment with a focus on career development through its Learning Academy. Located in London, the council prioritises effective waste management and community engagement. Employees benefit from a Local Government Pension Scheme and various money-saving schemes.
