Role: Waste Manager Location: Antrim Hourly Rate: £26.62 Duration: Temporary Contract, 3 months then reviewed to extend as required MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB 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 management, 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. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 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 5 years experience as set out below. AND A minimum of 3 years’ experience in waste operations to include; a) Managing operational employees b) Managing a budget c) Managing facilities and equipment d) Developing improvement plans e) Negotiation with trade unions, staff, external partners and community representatives. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Support, advise and provide professional guidance to the Head of Waste Operations in all matters relevant to the work of the service. 2 Manage, develop, implement and review strategic policies, performance improvement plans, risk registers and business plans for the Waste Operations service. 3 Manage, develop and support effective and efficient teams within Council’s Waste Operations service. 4 Review, plan and manage the maintenance, replacement and/or development programme for relevant facilities and equipment, taking into account budgetary and customer requirements. February 2026 5 Manage and monitor financial and operational aspects of the Waste Operations service reporting regularly on performance to the Head of Waste Operations and assist the annual estimates process for the service. 6 Oversee the operation and management of waste collections and street cleansing services, liaising with relevant Departmental partners to achieve optimum service provision. 7 Oversee review and implement the Winter Operations Plan 8 Review, identify and make recommendations with regard to the training needs of the Section and implement any action identified. 9 Respond appropriately to all grievance and disciplinary matters relating to all staff directly managed, initiating action in consultation with the Human Resource Manager as required. 10 Monitor sickness absence of staff within the Waste Operations and ensure implementation of the Council’s Managing Attendance Policy. 11 Produce management information and committee reports and attend Committee and Council meetings as required by the Head of Waste Operations. 12 Through regular customer engagement ensure effective and efficient service delivery. 13 Proactively contribute to Council’s community planning process. 14 Deputise for the Head of Waste Operations on relevant matters. 15 Take an innovative approach to the service, ensuring that industry standards are met and exceeded. 16 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. 17 Manage, develop and deliver improvement plans for the Council’s recycling centres to ensure that the facilities are operating to the highest service levels. 18 To be available from time to time to carry out duties outside of normal office hours and in addition to basic contracted hours. Such additional hours will be remunerated in line with Council’s approved policies at the time. If you would like to be considered for this role or find out more, please apply. All details are treated in the strictest confidence. If this role isn't quite right for you but you would like to look for a new opportunity, please get in contact with us by sending your CV to julie.skelly@applerecruitment.com or daniel.finlay@applerecruitment.com Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details. Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.