At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in delivering essential waste and amenity services across beautiful Argyll and Bute.
- Company: Join the award-winning Argyll and Bute Council, dedicated to community and environmental wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous leave, gym discounts, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Embrace a modern work culture with a focus on work-life balance and employee recognition.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Leadership skills and experience in waste management or similar services preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader in our Waste and Amenity Services team, working for Argyll and Bute Council. Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day staff management and front line service delivery for ground maintenance, cemeteries, manual street sweeping, public conveniences, beach cleaning, refuse collection, waste disposal site operations and environmental enforcement activities within a designated area. They will undertake duties in relation to all staffing matters relating to Waste Collection and Amenity Services operational staff in designated area.
The jobholder will be expected to participate in emergency situation responses and standby duties as required, including out of hours working, for example winter maintenance.
Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.
We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.
Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver are not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.
Team Leader Waste and Amenity Services - East - ARB18412 in Lochgilphead employer: Argyll & Bute Council
Argyll and Bute Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment for its employees. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and numerous benefits including a pension scheme and discounts on leisure activities. Our commitment to flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities ensures that every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the beautiful communities of Argyll and Bute.
