About this role
Environmental & Waste Site Team Leader
Gloucester
Full-time, permanent position
Salary up to £40,000 40 hours per week, with additional shift cover as required
Excellent benefits, enhanced overtime rates and development opportunities
ABOUT THE CLIENT
We are recruiting on behalf of an established environmental services organisation providing waste management and recycling solutions across the UK.
They are looking for a hands-on Environmental & Waste Site Team Leader to oversee operations at a major manufacturing facility in Gloucester.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with operational leadership experience who enjoys being involved in day-to-day activities and supporting a team. Applications from ex-military candidates with transferable leadership, logistics or operational experience are welcomed.
THE BENEFITS
Annual company bonus scheme
Company pension and share option scheme
Healthcare cash plan covering dental, optical, physiotherapy and online GP services
Enhanced overtime rates, including double time on Sundays
30 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with service
Employee recognition and reward schemes
Retail discounts and employee referral bonuses
Training, development and apprenticeship opportunities
Opportunity to lead and develop a growing operational team
THE ENVIRONMENTAL & WASTE SITE TEAM LEADER ROLE
As an Environmental & Waste Site Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day waste management and environmental services operations at a busy manufacturing facility.
You will lead a small operational team, ensuring waste collection, recycling and disposal activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in line with environmental regulations.
This is a practical, hands-on leadership position where you will work alongside your team, support physical site activities and maintain high operational standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing and coordinating daily activities across the on-site team
Allocating workloads and ensuring operational tasks are completed efficiently
Supporting waste handling, recycling, cleaning and other physical site activities
Overseeing the collection, segregation and storage of general, recyclable and hazardous waste
Maintaining accurate operational, environmental and compliance records
Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed across all activities
Coordinating contractors and external waste service providers
Acting as the main day-to-day contact for the customer
Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, recycling and environmental performance
Providing additional operational shift cover when required
Standard working hours are Monday to Thursday, 07:15-15:45, and Friday, 06:30-14:30. Flexibility to cover occasional nights and weekends is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL & WASTE SITE TEAM LEADER ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Previous experience supervising or leading an operational team
Background in manufacturing, logistics, facilities management, waste management, environmental services or a similar operational environment
Willingness to undertake hands-on physical work alongside the team
Strong understanding of health and safety procedures
Excellent organisational and workload management skills
Confident communication skills when dealing with employees, contractors and customers
Good IT skills and attention to detail when maintaining operational records
Flexibility to provide additional shift cover when required
Previous experience in waste management, hazardous waste handling or environmental compliance would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
Candidates with military backgrounds in logistics, engineering, operations or team leadership are encouraged to apply where they have relevant transferable experience.
TO BE CONSIDERED:
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