Waste Operations Supervisor

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: SO1 SCP23-25 £34,434 - £36,363 per annum

Closing Date: 23^rd April 2026 11.59 am

Please note this post is currently only open to employees of Fylde Council.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual to join our Waste Operations team. In this role you will ensure the smooth, safe and efficient running of a range of frontline waste, recycling and amenity services. You will support the Waste Operations Manager in the day-to-day management of a large dynamic workforce of over 50 staff, ensuring services are delivered to a high standard in line with legislation, policies, and the Council’s Operator’s Licence requirements.

About the Role

In this role you will:

• Supervise daily operations across the refuse, recycling and amenity services.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively, responding effectively to unplanned changes and operational challenges.
• Monitor staff performance and service standards, addressing non-compliance and supporting continuous improvement.
• Lead and support staff through recruitment, induction and training.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, develop and review risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Support the requirements of the Council’s Operator’s Licence by ensuring fleet safety and compliance, ensuring vehicle and driver checks are completed.
• Act as a depot key holder, ensure site security, stock management and safe working practices are maintained.
• Engage positively with staff, partners, suppliers, customers and the wider community.
• Participate in out of hours/emergency arrangements

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experience of working in Waste and Recycling Services
• Highly organised with the ability to managing competing demands, while remaining calm under pressure
• Confident and motivated, professional and committed to motivating and supporting your team to delivery great performance
• Enthusiastic and resilient individual who takes pride in delivering excellent public services

How to Apply

Interested...? Take a look at the job pack on Greater Jobs or please feel free to get in touch with Clare Blyth (Service   Director for Operations) at clare.blyth@fylde.gov.uk or 07815201725 or Ben Coulson (Waste Operations Supervisor) at    ben.coulson@fylde.gov.uk or 07875 334616, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.

This is open to internal candidates only

The closing date for applications to this post is 23^rd April 2026 at 11:59am

Interviews will be held on 6^th and 7^th May 2026

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