Team Leader (Operations) - MOR10898

Moray Council; Elgin; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland seeks a Waste Operations Officer Assistant to support waste management facilities. Key responsibilities include staff training, monitoring waste operations, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates will have experience in waste management, relevant certifications, and strong organizational skills. This role requires flexibility and effective communication with both colleagues and the public.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in related field.
• Certified Trainer or willing to gain certification.
• Willingness to study for HNC in Waste Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in waste operations management and facilities.
• Train front line employees and promote waste services.
• Monitor waste arisings and street cleanliness.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organisational skills

Customer Care

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

4 Standard Grades at level 3 or above including English

NEBOSH certificate

Emergency First Aid Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook Express

Job description

Job Description

To assist the Waste Operations Officer in management of the waste operations and facilities.

Requirements

Co-ordination of the Cleansing operation and facilities management.

To undertake the monitoring of waste arisings and street cleanliness.

To undertake training of front line employees.

To assist with promotion and publicity of the Council's Waste services.

Operate and be responsible for any Waste vehicle and plant allocated.

To assist in monitoring for legislative compliance.

To assist in procurement and budget monitoring.

To undertake associated administration.

To undertake risk assessments on operational activities.

The Individual

Significant experience in related field.

Experience of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Express Software packaged.

4 Standard Grades or equivalent at level 3 or above including English.

Must be willing to study for an HNC in Waste Management within a specified time period.

Must be certified as a Trainer or willing to gain.

Must hold a NEBOSH certificate or be willing to gain.

Must hold an Emergency First Aid Certificate or be willing to gain.

Ability to adapt.

Ability to solve problems.

Good Knowledge of waste management and recycling issues.

Effective organisational/time management skills.

Ability to maintain accurate records.

Ability to prioritise workload.

Self-confident and self-motivated.

Effective verbal/non-verbal communication skills.

Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative.

Experience of working with public/good customer care skills.

Ability to work effectively within a team.

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van.

Ability to relate well to colleagues, Elected Members and the public.

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs and demands of the service.

Ability to work in a shared office.

Ability to undertake waste audits.

Closing Date: 11 July 2025

Starting Salary: £31,034

37 hours per week

£16.13 per hour

For further information contact: Sharon Mair - 07800 670639