HWRC Supervisor

Job Introduction

HWRC Supervisor

Salary: £44,075 - £49,282 (Grade 7)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Shift pattern – one weekend in three with time off in lieu

Contract type: Full time, permanent

Location: Shaw Road HWRC, Anchor Lane HWRC, Crown Street Transfer Station

The award-winning City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking an enthusiastic HWRC Supervisor to join our dynamic and hardworking Waste Services team. This permanent position is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is looking to advance their career and join a thriving and supportive organisation. There's never been a better time to join award winning City of Wolverhampton Council when we are at an exciting stage of transformation for the organisation and the city. We offer a wide range of benefits including competitive salaries, generous annual leave entitlement, excellent pension scheme amongst many more.

Based within the Waste Services department, as part of a team of 3 HWRC Supervisors, you will manage the day-to-day operations, waste movements and environmental considerations for our two busy HWRC's and Recycling Waste Transfer Site. As part of the team, you will line manage and develop a number of drivers and site operatives working over two different shifts to ensure that sites are run efficiently and capably, 7 days per week.

The successful candidate will have a full class 2 HGV driving licence, CPC, WAMITAB Level 4 (12 unit) and licences for plant and machinery as well as experience in the waste industry. You should also have a proven track record in managing and developing people, with a positive attitude and can-do approach. An interest in regulatory matters and further training in this field would also be advantageous.

As part of the process, each candidate will be asked to give a short presentation showing their knowledge of environmental compliance in HWRC's and waste management sites.

If you are interested in applying and require further information on this position, please contact Kate Darlington on 01902 558334 or email kate.darlington@wolverhampton.gov.uk

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

NJC Pay Award for 2026 / 2027:

The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026.

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