ASSISTANT LANDFILL SUPERVISOR

2. Key Responsibilities

Site Operations Supervision

• Supervise daily landfill operations including waste reception, weighbridge processing, waste tipping, cell placement, compaction, and daily cover application under the direction of the Landfill Manager

• Assign daily tasks to equipment operators, general workers, and weighbridge attendants; monitor attendance, performance, and productivity

• Ensure the active working face is managed safely and in compliance with the site environmental permit and operational plan

• Coordinate vehicle and equipment movements on site to minimise congestion and safety hazards

• Enforce correct waste segregation and disposal procedures for all incoming waste streams

• Act as on-site supervisor in the absence of the Landfill Manager, making operational decisions and escalating issues as required

Environmental Compliance & Monitoring

• Monitor leachate collection systems, drainage channels, and surface water controls daily; report any blockages, overflows, or anomalies to the Landfill Manager

• Carry out routine environmental monitoring checks including odour, litter, vermin, and site boundary conditions; initiate corrective actions

• Ensure daily cover is applied to all active tipping areas at the end of each operational day

• Assist with landfill gas monitoring and report any readings outside normal parameters

• Maintain environmental monitoring logs and assist in the preparation of regulatory compliance records

Health, Safety & Security

• Enforce all site health, safety, and security rules including PPE use, site speed limits, restricted area access, and safe working procedures

• Conduct daily site safety inspections and pre-shift toolbox talks

• Report all accidents, incidents, and near-misses to the Landfill Manager immediately and assist with incident investigation

• Ensure site security arrangements are maintained including gate control, unauthorised access prevention, and contractor supervision

• Ensure fire prevention and emergency response procedures are understood and followed by all site staff

Plant & Equipment Coordination

• Coordinate the deployment of site plant (compactors, bulldozers, excavators, bowsers) to operational areas as directed by the Landfill Manager

• Carry out pre-shift plant inspections alongside equipment operators and report defects to the Workshop/Fleet team

• Monitor plant fuel consumption and log usage; report fuel discrepancies

• Assist in coordinating planned maintenance schedules to minimise disruption to site operations

Record-Keeping & Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily operational records including waste tonnage, vehicle counts, equipment hours, fuel usage, and staffing records

• Compile daily site reports and submit to the Landfill Manager

• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly operational and environmental reports

• Ensure weighbridge records are accurately maintained and reconciled with daily waste intake data

Community & Stakeholder Liaison

• Handle waste depositors’ queries and complaints professionally on site; escalate unresolved issues to the Landfill Manager

• Support community liaison activities and ensure site operations minimise disturbance to neighbouring areas

• Assist during regulatory inspections and site visits by NEMA or county government officials

Any other duties as assigned by the business
Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Waste Management, or a related technical discipline

• A Certificate of Technical Competence in Landfill Operations (CoTC) or equivalent is an advantage

• Valid driving licence (BCE class preferred) and ability to operate or supervise heavy site plant

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in landfill, waste management, quarrying, earthworks, or a similar site operations environment

• At least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role on an operational site

• Hands-on experience with landfill operations including compaction, cell management, and leachate/environmental monitoring is strongly preferred

• Experience operating or supervising heavy plant (bulldozers, compactors, excavators) is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of landfill operations, environmental permit requirements, and NEMA compliance obligations

• Ability to read and interpret site plans, cell maps, and operational work orders

• Basic computer literacy for report writing and data entry (MS Office or equivalent)

• Familiarity with weighbridge management systems is an advantage

Core Competencies

• Strong on-site leadership and team supervision skills

• High commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards

• Good communication skills with the ability to give clear instructions to a diverse site workforce

• Proactive, reliable, and able to make sound operational decisions under pressure

• Physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in a challenging site environment

• Integrity and attention to detail in operational record-keeping