Job Description

Job Introduction

ROLE OF THE JOB

The successful candidate will work as part of a team both locally and countywide. They will provide technical support to all aspects of Neighbourhood Services with an initial focus on commercial waste services, skip operations and supporting the implementation of the Simpler Recycling legislation and associated operational changes.

Day to day activities will include:

Providing valuable support to operational crews for service delivery of commercial waste services Dealing with customer requests and enquiries and investigating complaints Site assessments Monitoring and maintaining data System maintenance; monitoring progress of various projects; etc.

The post will be based at Stakeford depot and will be working within an operational team of approximately 100 staff providing the following services:

Waste Collections:

+ Household waste
+ Garden waste
+ Trade waste
+ Food waste
+ Glass bring sites
+ Bulky waste

NEAT:

+ Grounds maintenance
+ Street cleansing
+ Mechanical street sweeping
+ Parks maintenance
+ Cemetery services


We are looking for a forward thinking, positive and motivated individual who can implement new projects and systems in an ever-demanding service.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Experience within Waste Services is preferred, with any knowledge of commercial waste services a benefit. Effective ICT skills. Driving License essential

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees) Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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Further information

Please note that this is a full time position.


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We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:

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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930


Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.