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Waste and Cleansing Supervisor
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Job Description
Ipswich Borough Council
Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DE
Salary: £36,363 - £38,220 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
Reference: 0841
Ipswich Borough Council is looking for a Waste and Cleansing Supervisor.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a frontline manager, playing a key role in the Waste and Cleansing Management Service.
Reporting to the Waste and Cleansing Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective running of the waste collection and street cleansing services within the Borough of Ipswich. You will be a member of a large team carrying out a variety of frontline services that are often in the public and media spotlight.
We are seeking a motivated supervisor to join our team. You will be part of the team responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, ensuring that we are able to provide a safe and effective service with a first-class reputation.
Requirements
- 2 A Levels or an NVQ Level 4 or 3 years qualitative experience.
- Line management responsibilities for a team undertaking various tasks.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and manage with ever-changing work priorities in this vital frontline, demanding service.
- Responsible for monitoring work standards and implementing performance management measures when necessary.
- Expected to develop new working practices to ensure that we continue to operate efficiently and review these activities regularly in line with Health and Safety Executive best practice.
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Experience
- Experience in successfully leading a team of frontline staff.
- Experience may have been gained in a Waste and Cleansing role or perhaps working in Transport, Parcel, or other multi-drop industry, leading a team that works remotely.
- Ability to work on a rotating pattern of work – including early mornings, afternoons, and weekends.
Benefits
- Good salary
- Career grade average pension scheme
- Generous holiday and sick pay entitlements
- Subsidised parking for work and leisure
- Public transport discounts
- Free swimming and gym membership
- Cycle purchase scheme
- Plenty of personal and professional development opportunities
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity to work with great colleagues
To find out more
For more information about this role, please call Michael Carter on 01473 433081 or email Michael.carter@ipswich.gov.uk.
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How To Apply
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) from our website to find out more about this role.
To apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 11.55 pm, 2 August 2026.
Interview date: will be held Early August 2026.
Please note CVs are not accepted.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.
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