Operations Manager - Waste & Street Cleansing

Slough Borough Council; Slough; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Operations Manager – Waste & Street Cleansing to lead the day-to-day delivery of frontline services in Chalvey, Slough. You will oversee waste collection and street cleansing to ensure safety, reliability and high standards for residents, guiding teams and resource deployment.

The role offers 37 hours per week, permanent contract, and opportunities for progression within a collaborative council environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day delivery of Waste & Street Cleansing frontline services.
• Ensure waste collection and street cleansing are safe, reliable and high standard for residents.
• Lead and develop operational management and supervisory teams; deploy resources effectively.

Job description

• Directorate: Environmental Services
• Pay Level:9, £56,354-£62,066 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1,130)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Chalvey Waste Depot, Slough
• DBS requirement: Basic

The closing date for applications ismidnight onTuesday 10th November 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 23rd November 2026

What you’ll be doing:

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Operations Manager – Waste & Street Cleansing to lead the day-to-day delivery of some of Slough Borough Council's most visible frontline services.

This is a hands-on operational leadership role with responsibility for ensuring our waste collection and street cleansing services are safe, reliable, productive and focused on delivering high standards for residents.

You will lead and develop our operational management and supervisory teams, ensuring that people, vehicles, plant and other resources are deployed effectively and that service standards are consistently achieved.

Our operating model covers interconnected Waste & Street Scene activities including waste collection, street cleansing, HWRC and transfer station operations, with an emphasis on flexible deployment and continuous improvement.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team:[e-mail].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

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Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

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