Waste Operations Officer in Leicester

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Various Locations including County Hall, Lount RHWS and Shepshed RHWS

Salary: £35,451 - £39,165 per annum for average 37 hours per week (pro-rata for part-time) (Pay award pending)

Working Hours: Annualised Hours – 1664.2 – 37 hours per week on Average

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 2nd August 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

Do you have waste supervisory/management experience and enjoy working with people and looking after the environment? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Waste Operations Officer within the Waste Operations Team in the Growth Environment and Transport Department. We are looking for someone to assist in the safe and compliant management of waste, staff and Recycling Household Waste Sites (RHWS) and Waste Transfer Stations (WTSs), usually based in the Northwest of the County.

About the Role

Candidates must be self-motivated, hard-working, willing to learn and have good customer care skills. The successful candidate will manage the performance of waste sites and will manage a team of supervisors and operatives based at RHWSs and WTSs. You will ensure that training and development is delivered to the team, and that Health and Safety documentation (i.e. Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments) are up to date, fit for purpose and being adhered to, including investigating any reported incidents and ensuring any necessary remediation measures or controls are implemented.

Effective and efficient control of stock levels of consumables, equipment, PPE and Uniform, equipment and fuel will be an essential daily activity, keeping and maintaining accurate records. The successful candidate will assist the Team manager with budget and contract management. The role is very much a hands-on management role. It will require travelling to the Council’s RHWSs and WTSs daily to undertake:

• HR related tasks (supporting the onboarding process for new starters, undertaking one to ones, return to works, Annual Performance Reviews, intermediate policy processes such as writing and implementing support plans and personal risk assessments, occupational health referrals and undertaking investigations into disciplinary and attendance or poor performance)
• Drafting of, monitoring and enforcing the Council’s safe systems of work and risk assessments for all site operations
• Ensuring records for waste movements are accurate and appropriately filed and that waste transfer paperwork is compliant with the sites’ Environmental Permit and the Waste Duty of Care
• Drafting of processes, monitoring and enforcing the Council’s Quality Management System
• Effective and efficient stock control of consumables, PPE & Uniform, equipment and fuel

Working Pattern – to be agreed with line manager but will average at 37 hours per week over a year and will typically be between 35 and 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend and Bank Holiday work may be required, paid in accordance with Council Policy. Permanent - full-time, Annualised Hours (1664.2* contracted working hours) *Note: Contracted working hours based on under 5 years’ service after deduction of annual leave and public holiday entitlement (28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays).

About You

To apply for this post, you must have:

• A valid relevant Certificate of Technical Competence and Level 3 First Aid at Work or the desire, willingness and ability to work towards gaining these qualifications within a reasonable time.
• Good knowledge of waste legislation and knowledge and experience in the management of waste operations and environmental compliance, with very good experience in the supervision and management of teams of employees in the waste management industry or similar workplace.
• Good communication skills including the ability to negotiate, resolve issues and to achieve successful outcomes through developing successful working relationships and partnerships and to be able to effectively engage with customers, and in resolving customer issues.
• A good knowledge of site operations and environmental maintenance/compliance and a strong knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety on waste sites.
• Intermediate experience level with Microsoft packages, standard IT equipment and industry standard software.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills, able to prioritise effectively under constant changing pressures.
• Full & valid driving licence with the ability to travel to locations across the County as required (access to an appropriate vehicle with business use insurance).

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Rebecca Willis- Principal Waste Operations Officer Telephone: 0116 305 6469 Email: Rebecca.willis@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (500 words) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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