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Assistant Waste Manager - Braintree District Council, Braintree
Client:
Essex County Council
Location:
Braintree, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
22.02.2025
Expiry Date:
08.04.2025
Job Description:
Assistant Waste Manager - Braintree District Council
Braintree District Council
Permanent, Full Time
£39,868 to £44,086 per annum
Location: Braintree
Closing Date: 9th March 2025
Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree Council to recruit this Assistant Waste Manager.
The Opportunity:
We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Waste Manager to join our Operations team.
The Role:
Working alongside a colleague Assistant Manager, you will manage the daily operations of the Council's Waste Services, including refuse, recycling, commercial waste and the Waste Transfer Station, and take the lead in ensuring compliance with statutory legislation and national and local policies.
A key part of this role will be the management and supervision of the Waste team. Supporting, motivating and developing front-line employees, you will take responsibility for performance and absence management, including proactively monitoring and managing sickness absence and taking appropriate action, carrying out all forms of investigations and presenting at formal meetings.
You will also work with internal and external partners, including other local authorities, on joint initiatives to enhance service delivery and ensure best practice, manage external contractors involved in the day-to-day delivery of services and be accountable for the operation of the Waste Transfer Station, including statutory quarterly returns to the Environment Agency and DEFRA.
Accountabilities:
* Ensure the Council's Waste Service is operated and maintained in compliance with statutory legislation and national and local policies and plans including health and safety, Operator's Licence, Environment Agency permits, etc.
* Assist (and deputise for) the Waste Services Manager in the operational delivery and performance management of the Council's Waste Service.
* Be the departmental lead/accountable officer for Sickness Absence Management and Health and Safety compliance across front-line waste services.
* Manage and supervise waste teams.
* Ensure the health and safety of employees at work through the implementation and monitoring of the Council's/Departments health and safety policies/plans.
* Monitor levels of sickness absence and take appropriate action.
* Carry out all forms of investigations including disciplinary investigations in relation to staff conduct.
* Maintain a strong performance culture of continuous improvement.
* Contribute to the overall management, development and reputation of Operations and the Council.
* Work in partnership with other local authorities on joint working initiatives.
* Manage external contractors involved in the day-to-day delivery of services.
* Manage the day-to-day operation of the licensed waste transfer station operation.
* Assist in the preparation of specifications for procurement of all supplies and services.
* Regularly review working practices and procedures.
* Contribute to the financial management of the Waste Services' budgets.
* Establish and maintain effective communication mechanisms within Operations and other Council departments.
* Act as the customer interface on all service-related requests and corporate complaints.
* Coordinate and manage resources required for any emergency works outside normal working hours.
* Maximise opportunities for efficiencies and income generation.
* Manage the ordering, stock and delivery of the bins and bags utilised across the service.
* Ensure that staff levels reflect the demands of the service.
* Establish and maintain appropriate monitoring systems and provide accurate management information.
* Develop and support the district's recycling infrastructure.
* Carry out compliance checks on all driving licences, tachographs and CPC documentation.
* Provide support for the Council's in-house insurance function.
The Experience You Will Bring:
To be successful in this role you will have significant experience of managing people and operational teams in a similar organisation. You will have substantial knowledge and experience of delivering waste management services, including vehicle management, and ideally have ILM Level 3, along with Level 4 Certificate of Technical Competence in Waste Management Operations and the Certificate of Professional Competence in National Road Transport Operations - Managers CPC.
You will also have strong people and team-working skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to prioritise a busy, fluctuating workload.
In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, benefits and a commitment to your continuing development.
Benefits:
* Competitive pay and benefits
* Free parking
* Learning and development for all staff
* Staff discounts at local businesses
* Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership
Why choose Braintree District Council?
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach and promote flexible working as part of our fit for the future programme.
If this sounds like the role for you and you would like to join our team then please click here: Assistant Waste Manager
Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 9th March 2025
Please Note - Essex County Council is advertising this role on behalf of Braintree District Council and if successful you will be employed by Braintree District Council.
If you have any queries regarding submitting an application or require anything further, please email [emailprotected]
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