All LocationsAll Locations:
Shaftesbury
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£35,412 - £39,862
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Permanent
Function:
Waste Management & Refuse
EmployerEmployer:
Dorset Council
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Full time

About the role

Dorset Waste Services ( Place ) has a vacancy for an Operations Supervisor based at the Shaftesbury and Blandford Depots in Dorset. Responsibilities of this role are to Supervise and co-ordinate the day to day activities of operational staff and vehicles to deliver domestic, commercial and garden waste services, street cleansing and related commercial services, as provided by the Dorset Waste Services

What you will be doing 

In the role you will be expected to manage staff, including monitor sickness absence and deal with any disciplinary issues. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures is beneficial.

Ensure all activities are carried out to service standards complying with all Health and Safety regulations; a good understanding of Health and Safety processes and regulations is required.

You must be able to give instructions and have good communication and IT skills as you will be dealing with Councillors and members of the public on a regular basis; having good local knowledge will also be an advantage.

This role is based at the Ferndown Depot but maybe required to cover and provide support when necessary, at other depots across the full Dorset Council area. The post holder will be expected to work 37 hours per week, to cover early mornings, evenings, weekends and some bank holiday working. Flexibility to work additional hours is required.

What's in it for you?

A range of benefits including:

  • generous holiday entitlement - 27 days holiday each year plus some bank holidays - rising to 32 days after 5 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
  • double time of basic pay for any bank holiday working
  • Local Government Pension scheme including immediate life cover.
  • employee wellbeing service
  • free health checks

Further Information

If you would like an informal conversation about the role please contact Kieren Espley, [email protected]

About Us

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We: 

  • provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents 
  • work in partnership to make a real difference 
  • value every role and the impact it has on our communities 
  • support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive 

You will: 

  • be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset 
  • have access to a range of benefits and support 
  • have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. 

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. 

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. 

Find out more about how to apply. 

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