Guidant Global are recruiting on behalf of their client for an experienced Operations Manager for their Street Cleansing department within the Brighton & Hove County Council. The requirement is for an operational manager to take overall responsibility on the late shift working Monday to Friday 2pm to 10pm. You will also be required to work approximately one weekend in seven, either the early or late shift, receiving an enhancement and two days off during this week.
The role is for an initial 3-month period. Once started in the job role, you are welcome to apply for the 12-month fixed term contracted position available.
The ideal candidate will have operational and street cleansing experience. Waste or similar experience will be considered. You will need to have strong operational management experience if you do not have street cleansing experience.
The key tasks include:
· Organising Street Cleansing resources
· Prioritising and delegating tasks
· Monitoring standards
· Performance management
· Undertaking H&S checks
· Liaising with other Operations Managers to ensure tasks are completed
· Liaising with other council teams
· Training
Skills required:
· Ability to work as part of a team
· Effective even under pressure
· Willing to oversee projects through to completion
· Good communication skills
· Delivering high levels of customer care, required for interacting with the public and the handling of any issues reported
This job role starts immediately to allow the current manager in the position to progress to a new role.
You must be able to get to the site for the shift start times and be available to work the weekends requested