Waste Operations Supervisor


Job description

Do you have experience leading operational teams and overseeing day-to-day service delivery? This is an excellent opportunity to secure an immediate temporary role within the Public Sector. Apply today to learn more. Temporary -Initially 3 months with a view to extension Please note deadline for applications for this vacancy is Wednesday 12th August. However, you can register your interest for current and upcoming Council vacancies by applying today.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for day to day operational delivery of services to include refuse collection, commercial waste collection, kerb-side recycling collection, street cleansing, bulky collection, deliveries, public conveniences and other cleaning.
  • Schedule the ongoing workload of the Service, allocate work, monitor and report on progress maximising service efficiencies.
  • Implement service requirements with an emphasis on the delivery of quality services within prescribed budgetary constraints.
  • Continually review and implement all statutory and legislative requirements in accordance with good governance and safety requirements.
  • Contribute to development of the technical functions of the Waste Service, including Fleet Management, Waste Collection, recycling and disposal and liaise with other officers in this regard.
  • Work closely with Transport Management to ensure all vehicles and plant are regularly serviced and defect notes are reported.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Applicants must be qualified to a minimum of degree level in a relevant discipline such as Management Practice or Environmental Service.
  • Two years experience in the Management of an Operational Service delivering successful outcomes (4 years if you do not have the academic requirement)
  • Operation supervision in a waste environment
  • Successful supervision of operational staff
  • Successful experience of achieving improvements in a functional area
  • A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a vehicle OR have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post

Vacancy ID
1781590
Job ref.
36315
Job Sector
Environmental, Health and Safety
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Carrickfergus
Salary
£20.66 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
37
Published date
11/08/2026
Closing date
11/09/2026
Worktime
Monday - Friday, hours to be confirmed.

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