Household Waste and Recycling Centres Team Leader

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a proactive member for its waste management team in Merthyr Tydfil. The role involves managing Household Waste & Recycling Centres, ensuring operations comply with regulations, and achieving high material recovery rates. Applicants should have relevant environmental qualifications and management experience. The position offers a chance to contribute to important waste-related targets, fostering a sustainable environment in the community.

Qualifications

• Management experience in waste or recycling sectors.
• Ability to maintain high recovery rates.
• Strong reporting and compliance skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and staff at Household Waste & Recycling Centres.
• Ensure compliance with site permit requirements.
• Control material inputs and exports according to waste hierarchy.
• Maintain cleanliness and high standards at the sites.

Skills

Proactive management

Knowledge of waste management operations

Compliance with environmental regulations

Education

Relevant environmental management qualification

Job description

To work as a proactive member of the waste management team, managing the operation of the Household Waste & Recycling Centres, ensuring the sites achieve a high recovery rate contributing to Merthyr Tydfil's waste-related targets.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing operations and staff at the sites.
2. Ensuring HWRCs operate in compliance with site permit requirements at all times.
3. Controlling material input and export in accordance with the waste hierarchy.
4. Recording and reporting material throughputs according to legislation and council policies.
5. Ensuring markets are available for all materials collected.
6. Maintaining capacity for material acceptance.
7. Developing and improving site performance operationally and regarding legislative targets.
8. Preparing reports as required.
9. Attending relevant meetings.
10. Ensuring the efficient operation of both HWRCs.
11. Achieving high recovery levels (Preparation for Re-use, Recycling, or Composting).
12. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness at the sites.

For further information, contact Christian Jones at 01685 725000 or via email at [e-mail].

You will need to provide evidence of all essential qualifications.

If you lack internet access, application forms can be obtained by calling 01685 725000 and must be returned by 04.08.2025 to:

HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.

Email: [e-mail].

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable populations. Rigorous pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.

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