Waste Services Manager - Depot/Disposal
| Posting date: | 05 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,144 to £53,616 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2025 |
| Location: | Manston, Ramsgate |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thanet District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TDC0799 |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced Waste Site Manager to join our team, to manage our Manston Road Depot and other buildings assigned to the Waste and Recycling service in Thanet District Council, this person will also have responsibility for the disposal of waste which is handled by Kent County Council.
Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too.
All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working (ideally in a supervisory role) in a waste site and be keen to implement change and try new ways of working.
Knowledge of disposal/recycling routes is also key as we look to maximise our recycling potential within Thanet.
The successful applicant will also need to be able to work alongside the other departments to ensure that the residents of Thanet are given the best service possible.
This is the perfect opportunity for the right person to help modernise a Waste Service which has an exciting year ahead planned. If you are looking for your next career move, enjoy a challenge and implementing change, we would love to hear from you.
Main Tasks and Accountabilities:
- Be the named Certificate of Technical Competence (CoTC) holder for the Manston Road Depot.
- Line manage the team responsible for the running of the depot.
- Ensure that the depot operates at the highest levels of Health and Safety and regulatory standards.
- Be responsible for any other buildings that fall under the Cleansing Team - such as public toilets.
- Work with counterparts at Kent County Council to ensure the efficient disposal of the waste we collect and ensure that we maximise on recycling.
- Be the point of contact for the Environment Agency and Health and Safety Executive and any other regulatory bodies.
- Be the onsite lead for the development of the Manston Road Depot site.
- Be the main point of contact for any visitors/contractors that visit the site and maintain and develop relevant processes for this.
- Be a figurehead for an inclusive, positive and respectful culture throughout the department.
- Strive to identify areas of improvement and implement changes to achieve them.
- Be available, if and when needed to cover the roles of other members of the Waste Management Team.
- Lead on relevant projects and report writing as required.
- When appropriate attend public and internal meetings including the corporate management team to present information/ideas specific to your area of responsibility.
- Work in conjunction with other TDC departments/officers to ensure best practice and service delivery across the authority.
- Represent the Council in meetings with members of the public and or elected officials.
- Be a figurehead for a culture of Health and Safety throughout the organisation.
For more information about this post please contact Matt Elmer 07368696032
Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too.
All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working (ideally in a supervisory role) in a waste site and be keen to implement change and try new ways of working.
Knowledge of disposal/recycling routes is also key as we look to maximise our recycling potential within Thanet.
The successful applicant will also need to be able to work alongside the other departments to ensure that the residents of Thanet are given the best service possible.
This is the perfect opportunity for the right person to help modernise a Waste Service which has an exciting year ahead planned. If you are looking for your next career move, enjoy a challenge and implementing change, we would love to hear from you.
Main Tasks and Accountabilities:
- Be the named Certificate of Technical Competence (CoTC) holder for the Manston Road Depot.
- Line manage the team responsible for the running of the depot.
- Ensure that the depot operates at the highest levels of Health and Safety and regulatory standards.
- Be responsible for any other buildings that fall under the Cleansing Team - such as public toilets.
- Work with counterparts at Kent County Council to ensure the efficient disposal of the waste we collect and ensure that we maximise on recycling.
- Be the point of contact for the Environment Agency and Health and Safety Executive and any other regulatory bodies.
- Be the onsite lead for the development of the Manston Road Depot site.
- Be the main point of contact for any visitors/contractors that visit the site and maintain and develop relevant processes for this.
- Be a figurehead for an inclusive, positive and respectful culture throughout the department.
- Strive to identify areas of improvement and implement changes to achieve them.
- Be available, if and when needed to cover the roles of other members of the Waste Management Team.
- Lead on relevant projects and report writing as required.
- When appropriate attend public and internal meetings including the corporate management team to present information/ideas specific to your area of responsibility.
- Work in conjunction with other TDC departments/officers to ensure best practice and service delivery across the authority.
- Represent the Council in meetings with members of the public and or elected officials.
- Be a figurehead for a culture of Health and Safety throughout the organisation.
For more information about this post please contact Matt Elmer 07368696032
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