Braintree District Council has a top performing waste management service and is proud of its success.
We are looking to recruit someone who has a previous track record of working within a customer focused refuse and recycling service and is familiar with the operational challenges and issues that arise daily, involving customers, vehicles and people. With a service of just under 100 staff and over 60,000 properties in the District, as well as a waste transfer operation we need someone who can demonstrate strong management skills and abilities. They need to be confident, think on their feet, make timely decisions and gain the mutual trust and respect of staff.
Within the team you will have shared management responsibilities for the daily operations of domestic refuse, recycling, trade waste and the waste transfer station. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of plans to meet the required departmental objectives.
You will be experienced and comfortable in managing a team and have exceptional people management skills. In addition you will have a comprehensive understanding of day to day waste service issues, waste management legislation and associated health and safety standards.
You will have:
- Experience of delivering front line waste management services preferably for a local authority, including vehicle management.
- Significant experience of managing people.
- A good understanding of partnership working and the ability to develop highly effective working relationships.
- A CoTC Level 4 in Waste.
For further information and to apply please visit our website at http://www.braintree.gov.uk/jobs.
- Closing date: Friday 11th November 2016
- Grade 5
- Full time: 37 hours per week
- Permanent
