Waste Operations Supervisor
| Posting date: | 12 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,431 to £38,283 per year |
| Additional salary information: | includes 2 hours per week contractual over time (and pay award pending) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2026 |
| Location: | NG5 6JQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gedling Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DRR03 |
Summary
Join a council that genuinely values its people. At Gedling Borough Council, we’re proud of our strong family feel, our ambitious outlook, and the space we give our teams to grow and excel. Our offices are close to Nottingham City Centre, offering excellent transport links and easy access.
We’re looking for a driven, energetic Waste Supervisor to help lead our frontline Waste Services team.
What you’ll do:
• Lead and motivate crews to deliver a first class waste service.
• Deploy staff and vehicles smartly to keep operations running smoothly.
• Monitor performance and compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Champion customer service and safety across the team.
• Identify opportunities to improve how we work and what we deliver.
What you’ll bring:
• A confident leader with operational experience, a proactive mindset, and the ability to get the best out of people in a fast moving environment.
What you’ll get:
• Great working conditions and a genuinely supportive culture.
• Generous annual leave.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme with financial, legal and wellbeing support.
• Retail discounts.
• Heavily discounted gym membership at Gedling Leisure Centres.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone is respected, valued, and able to reach their full potential.
Further details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please complete the online application form and show us how you meet the requirements of the role.
Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 28 June at midnight.
We’re looking for a driven, energetic Waste Supervisor to help lead our frontline Waste Services team.
What you’ll do:
• Lead and motivate crews to deliver a first class waste service.
• Deploy staff and vehicles smartly to keep operations running smoothly.
• Monitor performance and compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Champion customer service and safety across the team.
• Identify opportunities to improve how we work and what we deliver.
What you’ll bring:
• A confident leader with operational experience, a proactive mindset, and the ability to get the best out of people in a fast moving environment.
What you’ll get:
• Great working conditions and a genuinely supportive culture.
• Generous annual leave.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme with financial, legal and wellbeing support.
• Retail discounts.
• Heavily discounted gym membership at Gedling Leisure Centres.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone is respected, valued, and able to reach their full potential.
Further details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please complete the online application form and show us how you meet the requirements of the role.
Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 28 June at midnight.
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