Waste Supervisor – Antrim

The Company

Our client is a large and well-established local government organisation delivering a wide range of essential public services across the borough.

Waste Operations Supervisor

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Waste Operations Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day delivery of operational waste services. You will play a key role in ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard.

You will support the Waste Operations Manager in supervising staff, managing operational resources, and implementing service improvement initiatives. The role requires a strong leader with excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities, drive performance, and maintain compliance with health and safety standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about operational excellence, team development, and public service delivery.

This Role will be full time and based in Antrim.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Waste Operations Manager in delivering operational plans, service improvements, and risk management initiatives.
• Supervise, develop, and motivate teams, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and safely.
• Oversee waste collection, bulky waste, street cleansing, recycling centres, depots, and bin delivery operations.
• Manage facilities, vehicles, and equipment, ensuring operational standards are met.
• Conduct investigations, disciplinary matters, and performance management as required.
• Provide administrative and financial support, including raising orders, checking invoices, and processing driver declarations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, including risk assessments and toolbox talks.
• Identify training needs, deliver staff training, and participate in recruitment activities.
• Liaise with staff, unions, stakeholders, and customers to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Deputise for the Waste Operations Manager when required and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be flexible to work outside normal hours as operational needs dictate.

General Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to achieve service objectives, showing flexibility across tasks.
• Provide a high level of customer service, taking ownership of queries and complaints.
• Continuously develop personal skills and knowledge to improve service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with policies, health, safety, well being, and safeguarding requirements.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas.
• Undertake additional duties within the department as required, including supporting other services during emergencies or major incidents.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g., Environmental Management).
  Consideration may be given to candidates without formal qualifications who can demonstrate 3 relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 year's experience in waste operations, including:
• Managing operational employees
• Managing facilities and equipment
• Conducting investigations and disciplinary meetings
• Negotiating with trade unions, staff, external partners, and community representatives
• Monitoring and managing performance
• Full current driving licence, or access to suitable transport if a disability prevents driving.
• Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, able to manage own work and the work of others.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and deliver results under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of Waste Management operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant Professional Body.
• Additional relevant experience or knowledge of NI Waste Management issues and priorities.
• Class C driving licence.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full time Hours
• Opportunity to work within an established team
• Support for training and development

If you are an experienced operational leader with strong organisational skills and a passion for delivering high-quality public services. Please contact Louise Ward or apply via the link below.

If you require reasonable adjustments or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us directly. Honeycomb is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications currently being received, only those meeting the key requirements will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and interest in this opportunity.