Team Leader (Environmental Operations)

Team Leader (Environmental Operations); Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackney Council is seeking 2 x Team Leaders for Environmental Operations. These full-time, permanent posts will be based in estate cleansing and require cover across day, evening, night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays as directed by Line Managers. A full UK driving licence and ability to drop off stores are essential.

You will lead and motivate staff, communicate effectively, and deliver high-quality services to residents, working under pressure and building a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality work under pressure and ability to handle difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise estate cleansing teams.
• Cover day, evening and night shifts as directed by Line Managers; participate in weekend rotas and bank holidays.
• Support staff and residents; motivate, organise and problem solve to deliver quality services.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Dependability

Job description

The Role

We are currently looking to appoint 2 x Team Leaders. These roles are full time and permanent and will initially be based in estate cleansing. The role will cover all aspects of services provided by Environmental Operations. Post holders will be expected to cover day, evening and night shifts as directed by Line Managers, and to take part in the weekend working rota, as well as bank holidays and special events.

Previous experience of delivering a high standard of work with a good level of productivity is essential, along with the ability to work under pressure and deal with difficult situations.

We need team players who can organise, motivate, inspire and problem solve. You will be a good communicator with the required skills to support staff and residents when needed. Successful candidates must demonstrate that they have the ability to succeed in this role and the potential, given time, training and support, to progress in the organisation. You should be flexible, reliable, dependable and fully committed to delivering quality services, with a proven track record of delivering high quality work and of problem solving.

The post holder is required to hold a full UK driving licence, as providing cover for your line manager is necessary, as is the ability to drop off stores and other consumables involved in delivering the services.

About Us

Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.

Closing date for applications: 07 October2021

Interview date: TBC

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: [e-mail]