Senior Waste Operations & Contracts Management Officer - Reed : Job Details

• Hourly Rate: £19.39 PAYE / £24.14 Umbrella
• Location: Leicestershire, LE3
• Hours: Full time 

We are seeking a Waste Operations Officer to support our team on a temporary basis. The role involves assisting the Team Manager with a variety of projects, from procurement to the management of large contracts such as recycling and treatment contracts. The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of waste operational projects and improvements.

• Monitor and forecast budgets on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Handle customer complaints efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Permits, Environmental Management Systems, and associated documents such as Fire Prevention Plans and Odour Management Plans.
• Manage Health & Safety proactively, including drafting and reviewing Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Safe Systems of Work, and Permits to Work.
• Report incidents and conduct training related to Health & Safety.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

• Relevant or transferable skills and experience in managing waste sites such as Household Waste Recycling Centres and Waste Transfer Stations.
• Experience in budget monitoring and forecasting.
• Proficiency in handling customer complaints.
• Good working understanding of Environmental Permits and Management Systems.
• Proactive approach to Health & Safety Management.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Must possess a current, valid driving licence and have access to own transport for travel to various waste sites across the County.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Hybrid working model, combining home working with visits to County Hall and waste sites as required.
• Opportunity to contribute to vital environmental operations and projects.

What Reed can offer you as a temporary employee:

• A dedicated consultant who will act as your key point of contact during and between any  bookings
• Secure & online time sheet system which is quick and easy to use
• A self-service portal to access holiday requests/ Payslips/ P45 at your own leisure 
• A dedicated payroll team 
• Access to free training
• Access to discount club/ healthcare/ reed rewards
• Pension /paid holiday scheme/ maternity benefits
• Contacts for other Reed consultants and divisions
• Opportunities to work with some of the UKs leading employers including local authorities, NHS and local SME's