Bedford Borough Council is currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity as Manager for Refuse, Recycling & Street Cleansing.
With the recent announcement of the Universal Theme Park coming to the Borough, expected to attract several million visitors annually by 2031, the Borough offers a dynamic environment to be involved in.
As the Manager for Refuse, Recycling & Street Cleansing, you will have full operational responsibility for delivering the Council's domestic and commercial refuse and recycling collections, as well as street cleansing services.
1. Manage, maintain, and develop an effective and efficient front-line waste management collection service that responds to the needs of residents and businesses.
2. Oversee operational services, including domestic and commercial waste and street cleansing, along with the management team.
3. Drive change and improve efficiencies in front-line services.
4. Manage the Depot Waste Transfer Station, ensuring compliance with legislation, quality, and safety standards.
5. Ensure health and safety, environmental, and operator’s license compliance for the council's fleet.
The successful candidate will possess theoretical, practical, and procedural knowledge of environmental services, including frontline operations related to refuse, recycling, and street cleansing. They should have detailed knowledge of policies, procedures, legislation, and the wider organization, including driving standards, tachograph management, and legal driving regulations.
Substantial, recent experience in the environmental services domain, including management experience, is essential for this role.
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