Lancashire County Council
Site Supervisor
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Site Supervisor
Site Supervisor
Garstang – CRRC | Full Time (40 hours per week) | Weekend enhanced working hours (Thursday–Monday)
Grade: Grade 5
Staff Responsibility: Supervisory only
Qualifications
The post holder must possess relevant certificates of competence, such as:
- Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) Level 4
- Occupational Certificate of Competence (OCC)
- First Aid at Work, or commit to achieving competence within a reasonable timescale.
Essential Requirements
- Analysis & implementation: Interpret and follow safety systems, council policies, and working procedures while providing accurate records
- Instruction & supervision: Issue and enforce precise instructions and monitor their execution
- Leadership by example: Model positive behaviours and behaviours in colleagues’ professional development
- Communication & customer service: Demonstrate excellent verbal/written communication skills with a commitment to delivering high-quality customer standards
- Sustainability focus: Drive recycling and waste-reuse initiatives throughout operations
- Health & safety compliance: Uphold all relevant health and safety policies
Role Context & Key Responsibilities
The Site Supervisor (HWRC) reports directly to the Site Manager and supervises operatives at the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), responsible for:
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- Ensuring safe, compliant, and high-standard recycling operations through set procedures
- Making autonomous decisions on staff roles and responses to issues
- Overseeing the daily operative duties, site maintenance standards, and customer service excellence
- Maximising waste-sorting efficiency, separating recyclables, and promoting correct waste disposal practices for visitors
Key Duties & Tasks
- Supervise operatives and allocate workloads while maintaining compliance with operating standards
- Record and report quality assurance data, incidents (e.g., hazards, near misses, maintenance issues), and staff absences
- Manage direct customer interaction, including difficult situations and compliance reinforcement
- Operate specialist equipment (e.g., excavators) and train others in safe use, adhering to health and safety regulations
- Liaise with contractors to ensure adherence to site rules, quality, and standards
- Plan for what’s-and-absences to maintain operational continuity across tasks and shifts
- Train HWRC staff in recording, reporting, and recording system adherence
- Assist in re-use shop operations and waste management activities
- Support Site Manager in assigned tasks (proportional to this role grade)
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Additional Duties & Commitments
- Bank Holiday workings: Willingness to cover additional shifts on legal holidays.
- Qualification monitoring: Must attain/maintain required certificates, including equipment operation training.
- Facility mobility: Flexibility to transfer between sites within reasonable distance or cover alternate facilities as needed (with travel expenditure claims, should own transport conditions be met).
- Travel arrangements: If not eligible for reimbursement, may use public transport during workdays or rely on organised transfers.
Egalitarian Employer Policy
Lancashire County Council commits to equality of opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/philosophy, or sexuality. All staff must adhere to its code of conduct and ethical standards.
Additional Notes
- Applicants must submit an accrediting statement detailing qualifications for the role before shortlisting.
- LCC reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
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