About the role
Dorset Waste Services (Place) has a vacancy for an Operations Supervisor based at the Ferndown Depot in Dorset. Responsibilities of this role are to supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of operational staff and vehicles to deliver domestic, commercial and garden waste services, street cleansing, and related commercial services, as provided by the Dorset Waste Services.
What you will be doing
In the role, you will be expected to manage staff, including monitoring sickness absence and dealing with any disciplinary issues. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures is beneficial.
Ensure all activities are carried out to service standards complying with all Health and Safety regulations; a good understanding of Health and Safety processes and regulations is required.
You must be able to give instructions and have good communication and IT skills as you will be dealing with Councillors and members of the public on a regular basis; having good local knowledge will also be an advantage.
This role is based at the Ferndown Depot but may require you to cover and provide support when necessary at other depots across the full Dorset Council area. The post holder will be expected to work 37 hours per week, covering early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some bank holiday working. Flexibility to work additional hours is required.
What's in it for you?
A range of benefits including:
1. Generous holiday entitlement - 27 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 32 days after 5 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.
2. Time and a half of basic pay for any bank holiday working.
3. Local Government Pension scheme including immediate life cover.
4. Employee wellbeing service.
5. Free health checks.
6. Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing, and road tax.
7. Online platform offering discounts from retailers.
8. Training and development opportunities.
This is a full-time role at 37 hours per week.
For more information or informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Kieren Espley at 01202971376 or kieren.espley@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.
This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
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