Waste and Cleansing Supervisor

• 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: 0568

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Waste and Cleansing Supervisor
, playing a key role in the Waste and Cleansing Management Service in Ipswich Borough Council
.

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.

You will be part of a 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.

You will have 2 A Levels or an NVQ Level 4 or 3 years of qualitative experience.

You will have line management responsibilities for a team undertaking various tasks and you will need to be able to lead, motivate and manage with ever changing work priorities in this vital front line, demanding service. You will be responsible for monitoring work standards and implementing performance management measures when necessary.

You will also be 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.

This post participates in a five‑week shift rota, which includes weekends with some Bank Holiday working required.

To be suitable for this post you will have experience successfully leading a team of frontline staff. This 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. You will be able to work on a rotating pattern of work, including early mornings, afternoons and weekends.

• a career average pension scheme
• generous holiday and sick pay entitlements
• subsidised parking for work and leisure
• public transport discounts
• free swimming and gym access
• cycle purchase scheme
• plenty of personal and professional development opportunities
• flexible working
• hybrid working opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf).

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Michael Carter by either calling or by emailing m

Please complete your application by visiting our recruitment website.

Closing date: 1pm, 1 February 2026

Interview date: Early February 2026

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.

Please note CVs are not accepted.