Interim Waste & Recycling Team Lead

Essex County Council; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking an Interim Team Leader for Waste & Recycling to coordinate effective waste management services. This full-time, temporary role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and contributing to a positive local environment. Candidates should have a valid UK driving license, experience managing waste services, and excellent communication skills. The position requires on-site work 4 days a week, with a contract duration of 3 months and the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of service requirements and legislation.
• Geographical knowledge of the district.
• Alert and attentive, promoting health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, organise, support and advise allocated staff.
• Ensure health and safety requirements compliance.
• Work with service coordinators to programme planned work.
• Conduct site visits for staffing requirements and costings.
• Ensure drivers are correctly licensed and assessed.
• Maintain administrative records and files.
• Support and cover during leave periods.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Customer care skills

Education

Valid UK driving license (Category B+E)

Experience managing waste management operations

Experience leading or supervising others

IT skills (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)

IOSH trained or willing to train

Job description

A local council in the UK is seeking an Interim Team Leader for Waste & Recycling to coordinate effective waste management services. This full-time, temporary role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and contributing to a positive local environment. Candidates should have a valid UK driving license, experience managing waste services, and excellent communication skills. The position requires on-site work 4 days a week, with a contract duration of 3 months and the possibility of extension.