Waste Ops Support Officer – Mobile Plant & Data

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking an Operations Support Officer (General) at Preston Transfer Station, 38 hours per week over four days. The role involves moving waste items, liaising with staff and contractors, and reporting operational data. Training for mobile plant and safety competencies is provided.

The job requires a relevant driving licence and the ability to handle heavy items. Based at Preston, you may cover network sites, weighbridge duties, and stores, with occasional travel to

Qualifications

• The post holder must demonstrate the capability to gain relevant certificates of basic competence for site operations.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• The loading and unloading of waste items and the transportation of the items within the network; or outside of the network to relevant disposal/processing facilities.
• Liaison with site staff and contractors.
• Collating, recording and reporting of data and information in relation to operations.
• Covering weighbridge operations and those duties associated with the role of Mobile Plant Operator.
• Supporting the Site Manager(s) and waste service Supervisor(s) in the delivery of aspects of their roles.

Skills

Driving

Manual handling

Interpret instructions

Health and safety

Education

Basic competence certificates for site operations

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking an Operations Support Officer (General) at Preston Transfer Station, 38 hours per week over four days. The role involves moving waste items, liaising with staff and contractors, and reporting operational data. Training for mobile plant and safety competencies is provided.

The job requires a relevant driving licence and the ability to handle heavy items. Based at Preston, you may cover network sites, weighbridge duties, and stores, with occasional travel to