Waste Management Supervisor

Salary: £33,699 up to £38,220 per annum pro rata
Grade: 6
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, full time, working Monday to Friday

About the role

Our Waste Management team within Streetscene Services requires a Waste Management Supervisor to support the delivery of efficient, high-quality frontline waste services across the borough.

This is operational supervisory role supports efficient service delivery while maintaining safety and performance standards.

What you will be doing

Assist the Waste Management Team Leader in delivering waste collection services
Supervise and monitor collection crews
Ensure health and safety standards are followed
Carry out inspections and compliance checks
Maintain operational records (e.g. vehicle checks, driver hours, service documentation)
Deputise for the Waste Management Team Leader as required
Undertake frontline duties including driving and waste collections where needed to cover staff shortages

About you

You will be a strong team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of working in a frontline operational environment.

You will be able to supervise staff, ensure health and safety standards are maintained and support the delivery of an efficient and effective service.

Essential criteria

Class C driving licence minimum
Experience working in a frontline operational or customer orientated environment
Knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practices
Ability to supervise staff and communicate effectively
Ability to use computerised or handheld devices
Physically capable of meeting the demands of the role

Closing date: 31 May 2026

Interview date: 12 June 2026

Why Join Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

A great place to work, grow and make a real difference. Join a flexible, supportive council offering great development, strong wellbeing, financial benefits and values that put people first.
Make a real difference in Hinckley & Bosworth.

Benefits
•   Flexible working – flexi‑time, hybrid, part‑time and compressed hours (role‑dependent)
•   Generous annual leave – 26–33 days + bank holidays
•   Career development – training, funded qualifications, apprenticeships, e‑learning
•   Strong wellbeing support – EAP & counselling, occupational health, wellbeing sessions
•   Financial benefits – competitive pay, cost‑of‑living increases, local government pension scheme
•   Salary‑sacrifice schemes – tusker cars, tech, cycle to work
•   Relocation package up to £5,000
•   Lifestyle discounts – retail, travel, entertainment and more

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.