Assistant Manager - Waste & Fleet

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We are recruiting for an Assistant Manager – Waste/Fleet to join East Lindsey District Council, supporting the delivery and development of essential frontline services across waste, fleet and markets.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a varied operational leadership role, supporting the Service Manager – Waste/Fleet with the day-to-day management of the service while helping to shape how services develop and improve. You'll also act as the lead senior officer for the safe and effective operation of the Council's markets.

You'll help oversee a busy waste service, including the newly introduced food waste service supporting around 76,000 households across East Lindsey, while providing direction and support to supervisors and operational staff.

The role offers plenty of variety. From supporting staff development, wellbeing and succession planning to reviewing procedures, monitoring performance, managing contractors and identifying opportunities to work more efficiently, you'll have the chance to make a real contribution to how the service operates.

Health and safety will be a key part of the role. You'll help ensure procedures remain effective, compliant and up to date, while promoting safe working practices across the service. You'll also support fleet responsibilities, including covering as Transport Manager when required and helping to manage the operator's licence.

We're looking for someone with organisational skills who can confidently balance operational priorities, support and develop colleagues, and work effectively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders. Experience or knowledge of waste services is valuable, as is experience in managing staff, including training, recruitment, sickness management and wellbeing.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
• Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Car mileage reimbursement*
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities
• Long Service Recognition*
• Salary sacrifice car scheme roles over 33k*

*Certain restrictions may apply

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.  The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website

 The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.