Waste Collections & Transport Operations Manager

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council’s Waste Collections service is hiring to manage the day-to-day delivery of waste collections, ensuring operations are safe, efficient and compliant with standards. You will work with managers, supervisors and frontline teams to optimise resources and maintain service quality across a fast-paced frontline environment.

We seek candidates with experience in operations management or coordination, strong organisational and analytical abilities, and excellent communication to build

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational management or coordination role.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• A proactive, adaptable and professional approach.
• The ability to work well in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and be accountable for daily operational activity to help ensure effective service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with managers, transport colleagues and frontline teams to coordinate resources and maintain operational resilience.
• Help identify and resolve operational issues in a timely and practical way.
• Monitor performance information and contribute to reports, analysis and decision-making.
• Promote compliance with health and safety requirements, council policies and service procedures.
• Contribute to a positive team culture through effective communication and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Skills

Operational management

Coordination

Analytical skills

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Cardiff Council’s Waste Collections service is hiring to manage the day-to-day delivery of waste collections, ensuring operations are safe, efficient and compliant with standards. You will work with managers, supervisors and frontline teams to optimise resources and maintain service quality across a fast-paced frontline environment.

We seek candidates with experience in operations management or coordination, strong organisational and analytical abilities, and excellent communication to build