Refuse Team Lead

Northumberland County Council; Hexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus public/bank

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme - up to 2 days per month

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a dedicated refuse collection team leader to supervise front line staff and ensure households, industrial and commercial waste services are delivered to time, quality and safety standards.

You will manage rota planning, coaching staff, and maintain positive staff relations, with occasional site visits and driving duties in a designated area. A valid HGV licence or willingness to train is required.

Qualifications

• Predominantly driving with occasional walking and some lifting.
• Remain alert for traffic and other potential hazards.
• Occasional office based work in a seated position.
• Attend training and development courses, meetings or other work sites within area.
• Normal working week, Monday to Thursday, with early mornings, occasional evening, weekend, emergency call out work and Bank Holiday working.
• Driving regulations apply.
• Operating outdoors in all weathers and traffic conditions and in hazardous and unpleasant conditions at waste reception facilities.
• Regular contact with unpleasant and potentially hazardous waste materials.
• Knowledge of the legislation and regulations relating to driving HGVs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in determining the most effective deployment of staff and vehicles to ensure that refuse collection and recycling services are completed within the agreed time, quality and service standards.
• Direct and supervise the activities of a team of front line refuse collection staff, providing guidance and motivation to achieve objectives and quality standards.
• Contribute to induction, risk assessment, training and development of front line staff, acting as coach and mentor as necessary.
• Receive service requests via administrative support staff and schedule refuse collection rounds for bulky waste, garden waste and servicing of recycling centres.
• Promote and maintain a positive relationship with front line staff to develop constructive employee relations.

Skills

HGV driving

Team supervision

Health & Safety

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in determining the most effective deployment of staff and vehicles to ensure that refuse collection and recycling services for household, industrial and commercial waste in a designated area are completed within the agreed time, quality and specified service standards


• Direct and supervise the activities of a team of front line refuse collection staff providing clear guidance and motivating staff to achieve service objectives and quality standards.


• Contribute to the induction, risk assessment, training and development of front line staff, acting as coach and mentor as necessary.


• Receive service requests via administrative support staff and using agreed practices and procedures schedule refuse collection rounds for bulky waste, garden waste and servicing of recycling centres to ensure the smooth & efficient delivery of these services in accordance with quality and customer care standards.


• Promote and maintain a positive relationship with front line staff to develop a climate of harmonious and constructive employee relations.

Requirements

• Predominantly driving with occasional walking and some lifting, pulling and pushing.


• Need to remain alert for traffic and other potential hazards.


• Occasional office based work in a seated position.


• Need to attend training and development courses, meetings or other work sites within area.


• Normal working week, Monday to Thursday, with early mornings, occasional evening, weekend, emergency call out work and Bank Holiday working. Standby or call out arrangements may apply.


• Driving regulations apply.


• Operating outdoors in all weathers and traffic conditions and in hazardous and unpleasant conditions at waste reception facilities.


• Regular contact with unpleasant and potentially hazardous waste materials.

We are looking for somebody dedicated, well organised and with good interpersonal and communication skills to carry out the following, HGV Driving Licence minimum Category C or above or commitment to train for this

• Knowledge of the legislation and regulations relating to driving HGVs.


• An awareness of Health & Safety legislation and its application to waste services.


• Relevant knowledge of the range of tasks together with the operation of associated tools and equipment.


• An appreciation and interest in the need for waste services.

Benefits

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)


• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)