Waste Services Supervisor
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,412 to £36,363 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Spalding, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Holland District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
South Holland District Council is undergoing a major waste transformation project this year, with this in mind we are looking to increase operational management capacity by recruiting an additional waste services supervisor.
If you have experience of supervising an operational team, and working in a local authority or waste or cleansing environment we want to hear from you.
Your role will include:
Supervising the effective delivery of refuse, recycling, garden waste, and new food waste collection services.
Implementing health and safety compliance, creating a safe and supportive workplace for your team.
Ensuring collection routes are efficient and well planned
Embracing new technology to optimize processes and deliver innovative solutions.
Help develop a performance-led culture that motivates and supports your team to achieve their best.
Undertake induction, training and ongoing monitoring and support of colleagues
We will require flexibility to working hours, potentially working out in all weathers for prolonged periods of time. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude and confident approach when dealing with service delivery issues with both operational staff and members of the public.
Cat C (HGV) licence is essential.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Russell Hutchinson via email, russell.hutchinson@sholland.gov.uk and you will receive a call back.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car mileage reimbursement*
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
Long Service Recognition*
*Certain restrictions may apply
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
If you have experience of supervising an operational team, and working in a local authority or waste or cleansing environment we want to hear from you.
Your role will include:
Supervising the effective delivery of refuse, recycling, garden waste, and new food waste collection services.
Implementing health and safety compliance, creating a safe and supportive workplace for your team.
Ensuring collection routes are efficient and well planned
Embracing new technology to optimize processes and deliver innovative solutions.
Help develop a performance-led culture that motivates and supports your team to achieve their best.
Undertake induction, training and ongoing monitoring and support of colleagues
We will require flexibility to working hours, potentially working out in all weathers for prolonged periods of time. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude and confident approach when dealing with service delivery issues with both operational staff and members of the public.
Cat C (HGV) licence is essential.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Russell Hutchinson via email, russell.hutchinson@sholland.gov.uk and you will receive a call back.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car mileage reimbursement*
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
Long Service Recognition*
*Certain restrictions may apply
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.
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