Lincolnshire County Council’s Waste Services team is looking for a motivated and resourceful professional to join our Waste Operations Team. This dynamic role offers a mix of outdoor (on-site), office, and remote (WFH) working opportunities across the county of Lincolnshire. If you thrive on driving operational and organisational improvements and are passionate about delivering impactful waste management services, we want to hear from you!
About you:
As a Waste Operations Officer, you will be instrumental in achieving our service goals. You’ll bring a curious and knowledge-seeking mindset, actively identifying opportunities to enhance processes and outcomes. Your inquisitiveness will not only drive your own growth but also empower your colleagues, as you work to share insights and best practices across the team. Your responsibilities will include leading teams at our Waste Transfer Stations (WTS) and working closely with contractors at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC). You will also contribute to service enhancements by supporting waste team projects, coordinating work programs, and fostering collaboration with both internal staff and external partners.
LCC are proud to offer an agile and flexible hybrid approach to working, enabling you to strike the right balance for you and the service. As a Waste Operations Officer, you'll work both outdoors and indoors, including in our offices and various locations across the entire county of Lincolnshire enabling you to benefit from our flexible working policy.
As this role requires mobility across Lincolnshire, a valid driving license is essential. You will have access to our pool vehicles for business travel around the county.
The key responsibilities for this role include:
1. Inspecting, monitoring, and managing HWRC, WTS, and other waste sites throughout Lincolnshire.
2. Identifying and reporting any non-compliance with EA permits, health and safety standards, infrastructure, and equipment.
3. Organizing necessary compliance measures and repairs.
4. Managing WTS and some HWRC staff to ensure the effective operation of facilities.
5. Providing coverage for COTC attendance, office duties, weighbridge operations, and loading shovel driving as needed.
6. Collaborating with district partners on the Lincolnshire Waste Partnership to ensure seamless waste service delivery for residents.
7. Developing and maintaining strong, positive relationships with both internal and external waste partners to identify opportunities for service improvement.
Occasional work will be required on Bank Holidays, weekends, and out-of-hours emergencies as part of a 24/7 on-call rota system.
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
* “Green book” Local Government terms and conditions
* Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
* Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
* 37 hour working week (as full time) including flexible and hybrid working
* A generous leave entitlement with a minimum of 28 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy more
Applications will close on 27/01/25 and interviews will take place on or around 11/02/25
For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:
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