Depots Officer

Islington Council; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Islington Council seeks a Depot Officer to support the Corporate Facilities Management team focusing on site facility management, customer service, and safety compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring efficient operations of the waste and recycling centre while contributing to environmental goals and service quality.

Benefits

Up to 31 days leave per year

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive pay with London Living Wage

Excellent local government pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships

Local discounts from restaurants and shops

Qualifications

• Experience in managing site facilities and administrative tasks.
• Ability to operate complex machinery.
• Focus on health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee waste and recycling centre’s site facilities.
• Assist with minor repairs and help desk duties.
• Ensure cleaning and upkeep of IT systems.

Skills

Collaboration

Customer Service

Health & Safety Compliance

Job description

About The Role

As a Depot Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of Islington Council's Corporate Facilities Management team. Reporting to the Depot Manager, you will oversee the waste and recycling centre’s site facilities, assist with minor repairs, and manage administrative functions such as help desk duties, site patrols, and safety systems. Your role involves working shifts, operating complex machinery, ensuring health and safety compliance,cleaning of site and supporting the upkeep of IT systems. With a focus on collaboration and customer service, you’ll help deliver high-quality, efficient service outcomes while promoting a safe, clean, and secure environment.

For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:

Paul Stokes

[e-mail]

07940 557 163

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t beclearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the boroughand as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, wehave to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you

We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Recruitment information

It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination.

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject to aqualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.