Area Supervisor
- Salary: £16 PAYE / £19.82 Umbrella
- Location: Leicestershire (Multiple Sites)
- Job Type: Full-time
We are currently seeking an experienced Area Supervisor to oversee operations across multiple waste sites in Leicestershire. This hands-on supervisory role is essential for maintaining the Council's high standards in waste management and requires a candidate with HR experience and the ability to manage site staff effectively.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Travel to the Council's Recycling and Household Waste Sites (RHWSs) and Waste Transfer Stations (WTSs) daily to perform HR-related tasks.
- Support the onboarding process for new starters, conduct one-to-ones, return to work discussions, and handle low-level policy discussions.
- Deliver training through workbooks, e-learning, toolbox talks, and other training packages/safety briefings.
- Monitor and enforce the Council's safe systems of work and risk assessments for all site operations.
- Ensure accurate records for waste movements and adherence to the Council's Quality Management System.
- Issue, monitor, and record PPE and uniforms to staff.
- Drive a Council 3.5-tonne box van as required.
- Handle low-level complaints from customers face-to-face, by telephone, and by email.
- Wear a Body Worn Camera (BWC) as part of the uniform for all field-based staff.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Good IT, interpersonal, numeracy, and literacy skills.
- Experience dealing with customers and line managing multiple staff.
- Experience delivering training packages.
- Valid UK driver's licence for driving up to a 3.5-tonne vehicle, access to own vehicle, and insurance to cover business use.
Desirable:
- Valid and relevant Certificate of Technical Competence with evidence of continued competence.
- Experience driving a vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes.
Additional Information:
- Working pattern: 37 to 40 hours per week across 7 days, including mandatory weekend work (1 in 2 or 1 in 3).
- Overtime availability.
- Hybrid working: Mainly field-based with minimal work from home or County Hall.
- Mileage claims: Agreed upon a base/work location for standard commute mileage, with claims for additional daily mileage.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Provision of PPE and potential uniform requirements.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel exceeding standard commute.
What Reed can offer you as a temporary employee:
- A dedicated consultant who will act as your key point of contact during and between any bookings
- Secure & online time sheet system which is quick and easy to use
- A self-service portal to access holiday requests/ Payslips/ P45 at your own leisure
- A dedicated payroll team
- Access to free training
- Access to discount club/ healthcare/ reed rewards
- Pension /paid holiday scheme/ maternity benefits
- Contacts for other Reed consultants and divisions
- Opportunities to work with some of the UKs leading employers including local authorities, NHS and local SME's