This an exciting opportunity to join Runnymede Borough Council as we continue our positive work keeping Runnymede Borough clear of waste. As the Waste and Street Care Supervisor, you will be involved with deploying a major round reorganisation programme, building the service ready for handover to the new West Surrey authority and a key member of the management team responsible for delivering the daily service requirements.
As a supervisor in Runnymede you will assist the Operations Manager to deliver a successful, safe and reliable service by being responsible for:
- Oversee and aid the day‑to‑day supervision of operational street scene teams, ensuring high service standards.
- Act as a key point of contact for the public, elected members and external organisations, managing enquiries, complaints and service requests.
- Monitor health and safety compliance across operations, updating risk assessments and assisting incident/accident investigations.
- Coordinate staffing, vehicles and equipment with agencies and internal teams to maintain full service delivery and continuity.
- Use and maintain BARTEC waste and street scene systems, ensuring accurate updates, configuration, and operational feedback integration.
- Assist recruitment, training, appraisals and staff management activities, including participation in rota duties, bank holiday cover and out‑of‑hours emergency response.
- Assist with wider street scene functions including fly‑tipping investigations, civil emergency response and general operational assistance across the service.
Benefits
- 29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Excellent Pension Scheme
- Free Parking
- Training and development opportunities
- Payment of one professional membership per annum
- Cycle to work + further related discounts
- Season ticket loan
- Health insurance plan after 1 years’ service/ Dental after 3 years' service
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
We are looking for a resilient and committed individual to join our team who can provide excellent leadership to the waste collections team. We are looking for exceptional candidates with a range of skills including:
Interview Date: W/C 5th October 2026
Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our core values which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects. We continually strive to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision.
From March 2027, Runnymede Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey Unitary Council as part of the Local Government Reorganisation across Surrey. West Surrey will bring together the full range of local government services under one organisation, creating simpler, more efficient and more responsive services for our communities.
As one of the largest unitary authorities in the country, West Surrey will serve a diverse population across a region with a strong economy, vibrant communities, and significant opportunities for growth and innovation. The scale and variety of our work will provide a wide range of career pathways, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to shaping an ambitious, modern, resident‑focused council. It is an exciting time to join us as we build West Surrey together.
Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.
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