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Salary: £25,979 - £29,777 per annum + market supplement of £5266.66
We are currently recruiting an Operational Supervisor for our Environmental and Operational Services team.
South District Council is committed to making the district a cleaner, safer, and greener place to live, work and visit. This is reflected in the Council’s Core Values. Environmental Services Operational Supervisors play a vital role in ensuring that we are able to deliver on these objectives.
A main part of the role is to maintain, integrate and improve the delivery of the operational services where possible, ensuring this is done in a safe and timely manner. No two days will be the same, and you'll liaise closely with a variety of people across the Council to ensure the continuity of day-to-day operational services.
Do you have experience of delivering operational services with a track record of driving excellence?
You will be key in delivering operational supervision and monitoring of operational teams within environmental services. You will focus primarily on supervision of a large team of front-line staff sometimes leading colleagues through difficult situations so previous management experience is key!
We are looking for someone who can work well under pressure with a flexible and positive approach, using initiative and problem-solving skills, supporting staff in this environment.
You will be based at the Council’s depot in Spalding but may be required to work in and around the district undertaking tasks as required.
What we need from you:
- Previous experience of leading, supervising and motivating a diverse team, creating a cohesive and a strong team and work ethic.
- Work to and produce accurate work to deadlines and demonstrate attention to detail whilst being adaptable to changing priorities.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal with an ability to communicate at all levels
- Category C driving licence with a valid drivers CPC
- Use of Microsoft Office and confident in navigating a range of computer systems & in cab technology.
- Demonstrable experience of HSE
- Understanding of HR policies and principles
We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
- Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
- 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
- Flexible Working Policy
- Agile Working Policy*
- Car mileage reimbursement*
- Excellent career progression and training opportunities
- Long Service Recognition*
*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 has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.
The Council has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer
The Council reserve the right to change the closing date.
