Local Government Jobs

Based at Fleet Street Depot in Nelson, you will assist with the day-to-day management of the Council’s Waste Management Service.

Activities will include the supervision of operational staff employed upon waste collection and street cleansing activities. The role will include the programming of daily activities and allocating work to ensure the service is delivered in an efficient and cost effective manner. As a part of this role you will be required to deal with customer requests, promote waste minimisation and act as one of the Council’s Enforcement Officers in relation to problems of Environmental Crime.

The postholder will have extensive experience of working in the Waste Management Industry, an ability to supervise and motivate staff and a thorough knowledge of disciplinary and grievance procedures. You must also have good communication, numeracy and literacy skills and a current full driving licence. You must be willing to undertake standby duties working out of normal hours and also undergo further training as required.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the successful applicant will be subject to a police and / or other record check, known as a Disclosure, to confirm suitability for the post.