Lancashire County Council
Site Supervisor
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Site Supervisor
Site Supervisor
Location: Garstang CRRC Contract Type: Full Time (40 Hours per Week) Working Pattern: Thursday – Monday (with weekend coverage—"Weekend Enhancement") Grade: Grade 5 Staff Responsibility: Supervisory only
Qualifications
The successful candidate must hold relevant certificates of competence or equivalents, such as:
- Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) Level 4
- Occupational Certificate of Competence (OCC)
- First Aid at Work qualification or must be able to demonstrate the capacity to achieve these within a reasonable timescale.
Essential Requirements
- The ability to:
- Interpret and implement systems, policies, or procedures
- Follow pre-agreed instructions accurately
- Record and report information precisely
- The ability to:
- Issue and enforce clear, accurate instructions to staff
- Effectively supervise the execution of tasks
- Lead by example and uphold high standards of professionalism
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to excellent customer service
- Dedication to recycling and waste re-use
- Health and safety awareness and compliance
Role Context & Responsibilities
The Site Supervisor (HWRC) reports to the Site Manager and oversees all operational duties at the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC).
Core Responsibilities:
- Directly supervise all HWRC operatives, ensuring adherence to:
- Pre-defined operating systems
- Safety and compliance standards
- Council policies
- Manage daily tasks and verify the (HWRC) standards are upheld by staff.
- Deliver operations onsite while observing recycling protocols, maximising waste recovery.
- Monitor staff performance, ensuring duties are executing efficiently and effectively.
- Maintain a welcoming customer service approaches, including problem resolution.
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Key Reporting Duties:
- Accurately record all site activity (daily operations, incidents, maintenance needs).
- Report issues immediately, covering staffing shortages, hazards, or mechanical failures.
Duties in Advance of Staff Absences:
- Ensure all tasks and replacement duties are allocated and documented.
- Confirm staff are adequately trained for temporary coverage and Systems of reporting.
Typical Duties
- Supervise and assist operatives in daily site operations.
- Monitor and adjust task plans to meet daily procedures and timelines.
- Document and communicate all incident reporting (staffing, hazards, equipment defects).
- Engage directly with customers, managing difficult situations professionally.
- Actively sort materials for recycling and encourage proper waste management.
- Enforce strict adherence to quality, sustainability, and health & safety protocols.
- Operate and instruct others on excavators and other specialist equipment.
- Coordinate with contractors to ensure site compliance and safety standards.
- Exhibit managerial responsibilities to the Site Manager as required (within the grade).
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Additional Requirements
- On-call work on Bank Holidays may be required.
- Pass key training courses, achieving and maintaining health/safety and equipment qualifications.
- Operate any prescribed mechanical or mobile plant as a routine duty.
- Be willing to work at other facilities within reasonable proximity. Travel compensates available, subject to:
- Vehicle insurance being maintained.
- Transport is either provided by the council or obtained through public transport.
Relevant Policies & Support Materials
Lancashire County Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will receive the same consideration, regardless of protected characteristics (Age, Disability, Gender Identity, Marriage Status, Pregnancy, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Race or Religion).
Successful candidates will be required to accept the Council’s Code of Conduct.
Next Steps: How to Apply
Applicants, please ensure your supporting evidence demonstrating alignment to the job criteria is attached. Failure to provide this may restrict your eligibility for progression.
Visit LCC Vacancies website for further benefits and council policies.
Note: The council reserves the right to close recruitment before the final date, if sufficient applications are received.
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