Job Description
Duty Manager - Refuse & Recycling Collections\n\n📍 Location: Bridge Road Depot, Newham 5 days a week on site\n 🕒 Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday - Friday)\n 📅 Contract: 6-month fixed term\n 💰 Pay: £21.91 per hour PAYE / £28.57 per hour Umbrella\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe are seeking a highly motivated Duty Manager to provide operational leadership for our Refuse and Recycling Collections Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in ensuring efficient waste and recycling operations across Newham.\n\nYou will be responsible for deploying resources, managing day-to-day operational issues, and leading a large team of frontline staff. Your role will ensure compliance with Council policies, health and safety standards, and performance targets.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nLead and manage a large team of frontline staff, ensuring compliance with disciplinary, capability, and sickness procedures.\nOversee daily operations of waste and recycling services, including staff development and performance appraisals.\nDeploy resources effectively to maximise productivity and ensure compliance with road transport legislation.\nMonitor service performance against financial and productivity targets.\nEnsure health and safety compliance, conduct risk assessme...