Company: REED
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £21.34 - £23.35 per hour, Inc benefits
We are pleased to be recruiting for a fantastic position based in Leicestershire for a Principal Waste Haulage Officer to start ASAP. This role pays up to £30ph for the right candidate and will interface with Suppliers and Contractors, Elected Members, Public Sector bodies including District / Borough and Parish Councils. This role is currently being recruited on an interim basis and will be responsible for Transport Supervisor and Haulage & Waste Officer and associated operational staff.
Job Purpose:
To manage key, high value (£3 to £6 million) waste contracts, support the development of waste management haulage services and to deliver operational commissioning processes from planning to implementation.Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To ensure that the services are delivered for the benefit of the people of Leicestershire.
- To be responsible for maintaining effective partnerships and working relationships with statutory, voluntary, private agencies, District & Borough Councils and communities to promote and meet the Council’s and Department’s services and objectives.
- To ensure activities are delivered in the most efficient and effective manner as possible.
- To be responsible for technical advice to Members, partners, customers and stakeholders to ensure appropriate communication and dialogue takes place; including writing reports
- To support the performance management of services and teams through the departmental business planning process to drive continuous improvement in the delivery of Departmental and Service outcomes; monitoring and reporting on progress as required
- Responsible for protecting and managing information securely, and reporting breaches or suspected information security breaches, in line with Council policies.
- Manage key waste contracts, including Treatment, Recycling, Energy from Waste (EfW) and Landfill contracts.
- Lead major waste haulage service development and procurement exercises.
- Prepare contract documentation, including contract specifications and invitations to tender, in accordance with EU legislation and County Council procedures.
- Manage and monitor relevant waste budgets.
- To deputise for the Team Manager and Principal Waste Operations Officer as required.
- To undertake the management of directly delivered services particularly haulage operations as required.
- To support and advise the Strategic Commissioner on the relevant aspects of operational commissioning and direct service provision.
In order to be considered for this position, you will have:
Relevant Degree; or substantial equivalent experience in contract procurement, contract management and/or direct operations/transport/logistics services;
Member of the Chartered Institute of Waste Management (MCIWM), Chartered Institute for Logistics and Transport or equivalent (or willing to work towards);
Transport Manager CPC
COTC or equivalent (or willing to work towards)
Class 2 HGV licence
IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health and Safety qualifications
If you’re interested in discussing this position further, please feel free to contact me using the details on this advert.