Waste and Transport Manage

Whilst it would be preferable for the post holder to be able to carry the O licence for the authority, it is not essential.

**JOB PURPOSE**

1.

To have full strategic, operational, and managerial responsibility for the waste, recycling and transport services operated by North Warwickshire Borough Council.

2.

To be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of all services providing high levels of service to both internal and external customers.

3.

To hold North Warwickshire Borough Council’s ‘O’ Licence. (Preferable)

4.

To work in partnership with Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council to increase service resilience and identify potential areas for improvement through shared policies, procedures and services.

**MAIN ACTIVITIES**

To be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the waste collection, recycling and trade waste services, including organisation and control of labour and vehicle requirements and supervision of external contracts as required.

To be responsible for the efficient and effective management of the kerbside recycling contract and “bring sites”, ensuring high levels of service are achieved and maximising environmental performance in line with Borough Council, Warwickshire and national targets.

To be responsible for the efficient and effective management of North Warwickshire Borough Council’s transport fleet, utilising commercial standards and practices to provide a high quality transport service in accordance with current road traffic regulations and hold the Goods Vehicle Operators Licence (preferable)

To be responsible for the efficient and effective management of the garage workshop ensuring all vehicles and plant comply with relevant health and safety and transport legislation.

To manage the Council’s vehicle replacement programme in line with operational requirements and in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and the Borough Council’s Financial Regulations and Contract Standing Orders, including the procurement, sale and disposal of vehicles and plant ensuring resources are fully utilised.

To liaise with, and assist where necessary and appropriate, all Borough Council service areas which are transport users in relation to vehicle procurement, maintenance and use.

To be responsible for operational activities undertaken within the Council’s Streetscape operational bases ensuring that employees and contractors operate in a safe and controlled manner.

To have overall responsibility for and ensure compliance with all site specific Health & Safety requirements and legislation at the Council’s depot and other Streetscape operational bases.

Significant experience in a management position involved in various aspects of waste management, i.e., refuse collection, recycling, and street cleansing.

Significant experience in a management position involved in transport / fleet management activities, including providing a comprehensive maintenance service for vehicles and plant.

Proven experience of managing site based and mobile “front-line” human resources.

Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Elected Members, Trades Unions, external organisations and the local community.

Experience of effective negotiating with Trades Unions / contractors / suppliers / external organisations.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 8 months

**Salary**: £23.00-£24.00 per hour

**Experience**:

- waste management: 5 years (required)
- transport / fleet management: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: com5227303