Vacancy: Waste Supervisor
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Salary: £15.35 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30
Benefits: 20 days holiday plus Bank Holiday and access to EMCOR Flex Benefits.
At EMCOR UK part of OCS, we deliver facilities management for the Defence sector by combining our engineering heritage with advanced innovation to support mission critical environments. We put people at the heart of everything we do, working closely with Defence customers to understand their needs, from strategic estate priorities to the safe, reliable delivery of day-to-day services across secure sites.
For our people, working in Defence offers long term stability and the opportunity to build a meaningful, lasting career. Defence contracts are typically longstanding, providing job security, continuity of work, and the chance to develop deep expertise within complex, high profile environments.
Our purpose is to ensure Defence infrastructure remains resilient, compliant, and ready to support operational effectiveness.
Through our One Data World platform, we use secure, data-driven insights to optimise performance, proactively manage critical assets, and adapt services to evolving operational demands, while enhancing the experience of personnel on-site.
By taking on the complexity of facilities management, EMCOR UK enables Defence organisations to stay focused on their core mission, while we ensure the infrastructure behind it performs without compromise.
Role Overview:
Line management of the waste and escort team to ensure an exceptional level of service and performance to meet client KPls
What you'll do:
- Collection of all waste sacks, segregated and stored securely in waste partners containers.
- Collection of bulk cardboard.
- Liaise with the Senior Sub-Contractor coordinator and manage waste processes.
- Become familiar with Core Contract activities and complete effectively.
- Ensure all waste is stored appropriately, and the compound is kept in a clean and tidy state.
- Ensure paperwork, certification and records are in accordance with local and regulatory practices
- Interface with customers to answer questions or resolve issues
- Support and engage in the regular audit programme
- Provide an exceptional level of service and performance to meet client KPls
- Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices
- Source, develop and maintain relationship with suppliers and subcontractors
- Agree staff objectives and training, carry out performance reviews in line with EMCORs procedures.
- Ensure that your technical training and development is kept up to date
- Ensure that good housekeeping and working practices are employed and ensure that you represent EMCOR in a professional manner at all times.
- Ability to be able to cover the Waste Operative Role at POW for Holiday and absence cover.
- Attend monthly client waste meetings and provide stats and figures for the monthly report.
Who you'll be:
- Must be able to gain and maintain SC clearance
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and circular economy
- Computer literate and knowledge of core suite of MS software
- Adaptable and flexible approach and able to cope under pressure
- Articulate and able to communicate with colleagues and customer at all levels
- Good level of interpersonal and customer relationship skills and the ability to work as a team Hold a full UK drivers' license and able to drive company vehicles
- Logical reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Environmental I waste qualification
At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.
We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.
Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.
Join us in building a better world at work.
Additional Benefits
- 20 Days holidays + Bank holidays
- Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
- Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
- Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
- GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
- Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
- Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
- Bike To Work Scheme
- Paid volunteering and charity days
- Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
