FCC Environmental Services
Team Leader
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Team Leader
Salary – £13.76 per hour
Hours – An average of 40 hours per week
Location – Cheshire East, CW1 3PJ
As a Recycling Centre Team Leader at FCC Environment, you will lead a team of Recycling Centre Operatives and Machine Drivers, ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the facility. You will oversee day-to-day site activities, support operational performance, monitor health and safety standards, and act as the first point of escalation for customer enquiries and site issues.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working across the Cheshire East contract as required.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 20 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Ongoing training and career development
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend programme
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership (Where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
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What will you be doing?
- Leading and supervising site staff to ensure safe and effective operations
- Preparing weekly rotas and arranging labour requirements where necessary
- Managing site housekeeping, cleanliness and recycling operations
- Monitoring site performance and implementing efficiency improvements
- Carrying out inspections, audits and routine management system checks
- Ensuring staff, contractors and visitors are inducted and working safely
- Managing stock levels of consumables and site equipment
- Conducting absence and return-to-work processes in line with company procedures
- Acting as the first point of contact for customer complaints, conflicts and incidents
- Supporting the development of site staff through training and coaching
What are we looking for?
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
- Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and lead a small team
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Flexible approach to covering different sites across the Cheshire East contract
- Experience within the waste, recycling or similar operational environment would be advantageous
- Full driving licence preferred
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Reliable, trustworthy and committed to continuous improvement
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About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,500 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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