Role: Waste Supervisor Rate of Pay: £20.66 per hour Location: Antrim Civic Centre Duration: Ongoing temporary contract, 6 months. Reviewed to extend as required. Working Hours: 37 hours, shift pattern information below SHIFT PATTERN Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Week 1 OFF 06:00 –15:45 06:00 – 15:45 06:00 - 15:45 06:00 - 11.15 06:00-10:00 OFF Week 2 06:00 – 14:45 07:00 - 16:45 07:00 - 16:45 07:00 - 16:45 OFF OFF OFF Week 3 07:00 - 16:45 07:00 - 16:45 07:00 - 16:45 07:00 - 16:45 OFF OFF OFF MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB I In the context of Council’s Corporate Plan and Departmental objectives the postholder will provide dynamic, effective and innovative leadership by: • Taking day to day responsibility for the supervision, development and operation of Council’s waste operations including staff, facilities, budget and equipment; • Ensuring that all waste operations within the post-holder’s responsibility are managed to a consistently high standard; • Identifying and analysing trends and opportunities that contribute to successful change and continuous improvement. QUALIFICATIONS • Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (Environmental Management) Consideration maybe given to those who do not hold the above qualifications but who can demonstrate 3 years’ experience as set out below. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in waste operations to include; a) Managing operational employees b) Managing facilities and equipment c) Carrying out investigations and disciplinary meetings d) Negotiation with trade unions, staff, external partners and community representatives KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES • Managing performance • Strong organisational skills • Ability to prioritise and manage own work and the work of others • Ability to work to strict deadlines • Ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and management PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Support, advise and provide professional guidance to the Waste Operations Manager in all matters relevant to the work of the service. 2 Assist in the delivery of strategic policies, performance improvement plans, risk registers and business plans for the Waste Operations service. 3 Supervise, develop and support effective and efficient teams within Council’s Waste Operations service. 4 To be responsible to the Waste Operations Manager to carryout investigations into all vehicle accidents and disciplinary matters including interviewing employees and production of reports. 5 Assist the maintenance, replacement and/or development programme for relevant facilities and equipment, taking into account budgetary and customer requirements. 6 Responsible for providing a comprehensive administrative support for all aspects of Fleet Management within Waste, including raising orders, checking invoices for payment which may include the use of financial management systems. 7 To collate and process Annual Driver Declarations including driver driving licences and associated applicable document inspections for all relevant employees within the Waste Operations Section. 8 Assist financial and operational aspects including raising orders, checking invoices for payment of the Waste Operations service reporting regularly on performance to the Waste Operations Manager. 9 Take responsibility of Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Tool Box Talks and ensure that all information systems are updated and maintained and staff are briefed on all aspects of Health and Safety within the Waste Operations Section. 10 Responsible for the operation of waste collections and street cleansing services, liaising with relevant Departmental partners to achieve optimum service provision. 11 Assist the Waste Operations Manager in the implementation of the Winter Operations Plan 12 Assist the Waste Operations Manager to review, identify and make recommendations with regard to the training needs of the Section and implement any action identified. 13 Deliver training to staff where appropriate, including Inductions. 14 To arrange and co-ordinate appropriate training derived from the Departments Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for waste staff and to ensure, where applicable, compliance with relevant legislation. 15 Carry out driver and job assessments ensuring the driving standards are met for Waste and other sections of the Council. 16 Assist in the recruitment process for Waste by participating in shortlisting and interview panels. 17 Respond appropriately to all grievance and disciplinary matters relating to all staff directly managed, initiating action in consultation with the Human Resources Manager as required. 18 Assist the Waste Operations Manager with monitoring sickness absence of staff within the Waste Operations and ensure implementation of the Council’s Managing Attendance Policy. 19 Produce management information, including cleanliness surveys as required by the Head of Waste Operations and Waste Operations Manager. 20 Through regular customer engagement ensure effective and efficient service delivery. 21 Proactively contribute to Council’s community planning process. 22 Deputise for the Waste Operations Manager on relevant matters in their absence. 23 Take an innovative approach to the service, ensuring that industry standards are met and exceeded. 24 Carry out annual performance reviews with direct reports ensuring that all staff are adequately trained, motivated and developed to discharge their technical, management and operational responsibilities. 25 Assist the Waste Operations Manager to develop and deliver improvement plans for the Council’s recycling centers to ensure that the facilities are operating to the highest service levels. 26 To be available from time to time to carry out duties outside of normal office hours and in addition to basic contracted hours. 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