Waste and Transport Manager

Mid Devon District Council; Willand; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Willand is seeking a Waste and Transport Manager to lead waste management and fleet operations. This role requires a dynamic leader who will oversee recycling collections, manage the fleet, and develop strategies for efficiency and sustainability. The successful candidate will cultivate a positive team culture, engage with various stakeholders, and ensure compliance with environmental standards. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to community-focused services in a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Training to enhance skills

Qualifications

• Strong communicator able to effectively lead teams and engage with stakeholders.
• Visionary leadership to realize operational goals.
• Flexibility with start and finish times to accommodate diverse job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee waste and recycling collections including commercial waste.
• Manage and maintain the fleet, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Develop strategies for efficiency and sustainability.
• Foster a positive workforce culture among operational teams.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Plan and implement new recycling services.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
• Manage budgets and report financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Budget management

Strategic development

Job description

We are seeking a new Waste and Transport Manager for our Street Scene & Open Spaces services based at Carlu Close, Hitchcocks Business Park, Willand. Our services cover the whole of the Mid Devon area.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic candidate to lead and develop our waste management and fleet operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering effective, compliant, and sustainable services that meet the needs of our community and organisation. Mid Devon is a top performing Council for its recycling rate and is keen to add to its existing collection portfolio in the future.

This is an opportunity to lead a critical service area in a forward thinking organisation, committed to innovation and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of waste and recycling collections including commercial waste
• Manage and maintain the fleet, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability
• Lead and motivate operational teams, fostering a positive and resilient workforce culture
• Monitor performance metrics and deliver continuous improvement initiatives
• Plan the piloting of new recycling collection services and subsequent roll out
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and regulations along with a strong commitment to health and safety
• Assist in the effective managing of budgets and report on financial performance

You will be a strong communicator, able to disseminate messages to crews effectively whilst dealing with senior managers and elected members. You will have a clear vision of how you can achieve the best from the team you lead.

The post holder will need to be flexible as to start and finish times to deal with the diversity of the role.

In return the successful applicant can expect the professional development and training to enhance their skills and performance.