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Starting salary for this role is £32.061 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.

Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.

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Role Purpose

BCP Council are looking for a dynamic and proactive Operational Team Leader to assist in the day-to-day operations of our Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station in Bournemouth.

If you have experience of working in the waste industry, calmly resolving problems and delivering an excellent customer experience then we have an exciting challenge for you!

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate must enjoy working as part of a flexible and multi-skilled team and tasking site operatives, various contractors and operational staff utilising the site.

Daily duties include a variety of customer-facing activities such as assisting residents with their waste, ensuring site access criteria are adhered to and dealing with complaints and challenging situations.

The Team Leader role also involves maximising separation, recycling and reuse of waste brought into site, ensuring the site is clean and tidy, managing payments for chargeable wastes, facilitating reactive maintenance, and liaising with contractors to arrange waste collections.

The Ideal Candidate

Weekend working will be required on a rota basis (Tuesday to Saturday), where the Team Leader will lead site operations independently and may deputise for the Supervisor.

Applicants are required to be self-motivated, have strong communication skills and like working outdoors. There may be a requirement to occasionally cover Team Leader roles at other Recycling Centres within the BCP area.

For more information, please contact georgina.fry@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work.

We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.

From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.

It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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