Waste And Transport Manager

Seven Resourcing are looking for a temporary Waste and Transport Manager to work in Rugby. This position is initially for a period of 3 months and is paying £32.19 per hour (paid to you via an umbrella company). The working hours are Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm. 

The role:

To lead and manage the waste, recycling and street cleansing services delivered by the Council. These services currently consist of household and commercial waste and recycling collections, street cleansing and cleaning activities, deep cleansing and rapid response, bulky waste, fly-tipping, flyposting and graffiti.

To lead and manage all matters relating to Fleet, Vehicle and Workshop services, ensuring statutory compliance, service efficiency and customer satisfaction.

In doing so:

• To be the Council’s lead officer and subject matter expert in all matters
• relating to the services.
• To lead on the continual improvement of the services, with statutory compliance, service efficiency and customer satisfaction being the key measurements of performance.
• To effectively lead and manage all day to day operations including financial and human resources matters.

Key Responsibilities:

To manage and be accountable for the Council’s waste and transport services, ensuring alignment with the Council’s corporate objectives.

To manage and be accountable for the strategic planning, legal compliance, improvement plans and performance standards for the council’s waste services and transport / fleet management operations.

To manage, monitor and progress all internal and external contracts associated with the provision of waste and transport services.

To be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of waste and transport services, including the organisation and control of the workforce.

To be responsible for business development and revenue growth for waste and transport services to commercial organisations.

To anticipate and translate changes in legislation relating to waste and transport services, implementing changes as required.

To manage and be responsible for the operational use of the Hunters Lane depot, including all aspects relating to Health and Safety.

To manage and be responsible for the management, operation and legal compliance of the Council’s waste transfer station, in line with all relevant legislation.

To manage and be accountable for the Council’s vehicle, plant and equipment assets ensuring alignment with the Council’s corporate priorities, ensuring financial efficiency and legal compliance.

Applicant Requirements:

Qualifications:

A degree within a relevant field. 

Experience: 2+ years working within a similar role. 

Compliance: Proof of right to work in the UK and 2 x references. 

Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.

Hours: 37 hours p/w.

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