Waste Services Technical Supervisor (Training & Compliance)

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council has an exciting and fulfilling opportunity within its refuse and recycling collection service.

The Council collects almost 120,000 refuse and recycling containers each week, through a team of around 35 drivers and loaders, operating a fleet of 15 vehicles. You can learn more about our services at:

• Domestic waste: epsom-ewell.gov.uk/recycling
• Business waste: epsom-ewell.gov.uk/businesbins

We are looking for an energetic, organised self-starter who can work within a team and communicate excellently to our operational staff and management. As Waste Services Technical Supervisor (Training & Compliance) you will be part of our supervisory team, with specific responsibility for a variety of training, safety and supervisory activities such as:

• Delivering induction and annual refresher training to drivers and operatives, keeping records and ensuring training is up to date
• Carrying out a regular programme of toolbox talks
• Reviewing and updating risk assessments and safe systems of work, for review by line management
• Carrying out, recording and reporting compliance checks (primarily through on-board vehicle CCTV systems) on the work of our drivers and operatives, and their vehicles, including investigations and follow-up actions
• Monitoring staff welfare through accident, incident and near miss reporting and data

In addition you will be prepared to:

• Assist the Waste Services Supervisor with the morning set-out of crews
• Provide supervisory cover, including morning crew set-out, from time to time at the request of line management
• Where the postholder holds the appropriate Category C licence and Driver CPC qualification, they may occasionally drive LGV waste collection vehicles and assist with collections, at the request of line management to cover operational staff absences (*Should this happen, the post-holder will receive an additional market supplement equivalent to £4,400 pa pro-rata)

The role will require you primarily to work from 5.30am to 2.15pm each day (including a 45-minute lunch break), although there may be occasional need for flexibility for working different hours. You will help the supervisory team to ensure that collections are made safely, legally and to agreed timescales and quality standards.

Ideally you will hold IOSH Managing Safely certificate (fully-paid for training can be provided if not already held). Much of your work will be based at our operational depot, but you must be prepared to work – and train staff – outdoors when necessary.

If you have enthusiasm and determination to help us deliver a first-class service, then we would like to hear from you. In return you will benefit from 25 days annual leave, subsidised car parking, and an entitlement to join the local government pension scheme.

Local Government Reorganisation

Local government in Surrey is expected to change in April 2027, with new unitary councils being created to deliver all local services. While these changes are taking place, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council remains committed to providing excellent services and investing in its people.

Most roles and services will continue under the new arrangements, and the majority of employees are expected to transfer to the new authority on their existing terms and conditions. Joining us now offers the opportunity to contribute during an exciting period of change while developing your career in local government.

Local Government Reorganisation | Epsom and Ewell Borough Council

For an informal discussion please contact Saul Andrews, Waste Services Supervisor on 01372 732000. 

Closing Date:                                     27 November 2026

Interview Date:                                  9 December 2026