Operations Officer

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an Operations Officer to manage the Waste Care operations, supervise the day-to-day workforce, and ensure efficient delivery of services in Dudley. The role requires a commitment to health, safety and employee wellbeing, with a focus on safe working practices across all activities.

The position is full-time (37 hours per week) with working hours from 05:30 to 17:00 and occasional out-of-hours work. Grade 8, £36,581 to £39,481 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising operational teams is desirable.
• Ability to organise resources and transport efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Waste Care operations and the operational workforce.
• Plan resources and vehicles to meet service delivery.
• Carry out welfare visits to staff as needed.
• Conduct health and safety inspections and promote safe working practices.
• Respond to residents’ enquiries and complaints promptly.

Job description

Operations Officer – We are seeking anindividual to join the Operations Officer team within Waste Care. The successful applicant will be responsible for supervising Waste Care operations, including the day-to-day management of the operational workforce, planning resources and vehicles, conducting welfare visits, carrying out health and safety inspections, and responding positively to residents’ enquiries and complaints.

A strong commitment to health, safety and employee wellbeing is essential. The role requires ensuring that safe working practices are maintained at all times, undertaking regular safety checks, promoting compliance with health and safety procedures, and supporting a positive safety culture across all operational activities.

The role requires flexibility to meet operational requirements, both in terms of duties and working hours. This is a 37-hour-per-week position, with working hours between 05:30 and 17:00, and may also require occasional out-of-hours working.

The role is a Grade 8 £36,581 to £39,481 per annum.

For further information, please contact Jason Wallader on 01384 812488 or [e-mail]

Workplace Attendance Onsite full time

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Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

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Attached documents

• Job description & person specification
• Employee Benefits List.pdf