Duty Manager & Refuse Recycling Collections

Adecco; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Duty Manager for Refuse and Recycling Collections in Newham. In this role, you will provide operational leadership, manage a large team, monitor service performance, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a strong understanding of frontline service delivery. This position offers a competitive pay rate and a fixed-term contract, providing a significant opportunity to impact local waste management operations.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a public or private sector service environment.
• Strong understanding of frontline service delivery.
• Proven track record of innovation and achieving results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large team of frontline staff.
• Oversee daily operations of waste and recycling services.
• Deploy resources effectively to maximise productivity.
• Monitor service performance against financial and productivity targets.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.
• Plan and organise waste and recycling routes for efficiency.
• Respond to complaints and implement corrective measures.
• Deputise for the Waste and Recycling Collections Manager.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Understanding of frontline service delivery

Innovation and results in a performance-driven environment

Job description

Duty Manager - Refuse & Recycling Collections

📍 Location: Bridge Road Depot, Newham
🕒 Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
📅 Contract: 6-month fixed term
💰 Pay: £21.91 per hour PAYE / £28.57 per hour Umbrella

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Duty Manager to provide operational leadership for our Refuse and Recycling Collections Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in ensuring efficient waste and recycling operations across Newham.

You will be responsible for deploying resources, managing day-to-day operational issues, and leading a large team of frontline staff. Your role will ensure compliance with Council policies, health and safety standards, and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large team of frontline staff, ensuring compliance with disciplinary, capability, and sickness procedures.
• Oversee daily operations of waste and recycling services, including staff development and performance appraisals.
• Deploy resources effectively to maximise productivity and ensure compliance with road transport legislation.
• Monitor service performance against financial and productivity targetsli>
• Ensure health and safety compliance, conduct risk assessments, and manage accident/incident investigations.
• Plan and organise waste and recycling routes for maximum efficiency.
• Respond to complaints and implement corrective measures.
• Deputise for the Waste and Recycling Collections Manager when required.

What We're Looking For

• Supervisory experience in a public or private sector service environment.
• Strong understanding of frontline service delivery.
• Proven track record of innovation and achieving results in a performance-driven environment.

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