Operations Officer
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- England,East of England,Suffolk
- full-time
- £42,403 - £49,498 per annum
Job Description:
Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Operations Officer to join ourteam based in our Sudbury Operational Hub. You will be working on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £42,403 to £49,498 per annum.
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an Operations Officer to join our team in Public Realm. You will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, whilst ensuring that the Operations Team delivers a first class service.
About the role
Working mainly from our depot in Sudbury, you will plan, lead, organise and control the operations of the grounds, countryside and street cleansing workforce.
In this exciting and diverse role, you will:
* work closely with other Public Realm Officers across the councils to provide a seamless service,
sharing resources to optimise the skills and experience of the team to deliver project outcomes
* ensure that our districts are maintained to a high standard, are clean and welcoming and meet the needs and expectations of the local community, stakeholders and visitors
* plan the street cleansing maintenance route schedules and monitor cleansing work standards to ensure quality targets are achieved
* ensure that all vehicles (and other equipment) are serviced, MOT’d and that appropriate fleet cover is in place
* act as transport manager for public realm vehicles and other equipment and be nominated holder of Public Realm Vehicle Operators License.
About you
* You will have gained an NVQ level 4 management qualification, affording you sound knowledge of the operational management and motivation of large teams.
* You will demonstrate vocational experience in an Environmental field such as cleansing, grounds maintenance or horticulture.
* With a strong background in line management and leading staff in a comparable operational environment, you will have experience of reviewing systems of work, ensuring a safety first mind-set and using technology and equipment to continue improving our standards and efficiency.
* You will be organised, efficient and inspiring to deliver a Public Realm Operations service to exceed expectations.
* You will be able to build rapport quickly, you will have the knowledge to lead and influence others in their work and the passion, drive and organisational skills to juggle a demanding role.
* You will also need to be competent in the use of Microsoft Office and information and communication technology to make best use of time and resources.
* This, combined with real attention to detail and a communicative nature, will see the team deliver a friendly, customer focused service.
* Some weekend working and out of hours emergency response handling will be required in this role.
* A Full UK driving licence with C1 +E entitlement is essential.
About us
Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two Areas of National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits of working for us
* Great opportunities for learning and development.
* Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
* Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Wellbeing Support Program
* Employee Assist Program
* Health Care Options
Closing date: 15 August 2024
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Operations Officer role, please click ’apply’. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an Operations Officer to join our team in Public Realm. You will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, whilst ensuring that the Operations Team delivers a first class service.
About the role
Working mainly from our depot in Sudbury, you will plan, lead, organise and control the operations of the grounds, countryside and street cleansing workforce.
In this exciting and diverse role, you will:
* work closely with other Public Realm Officers across the councils to provide a seamless service,
sharing resources to optimise the skills and experience of the team to deliver project outcomes
* ensure that our districts are maintained to a high standard, are clean and welcoming and meet the needs and expectations of the local community, stakeholders and visitors
* plan the street cleansing maintenance route schedules and monitor cleansing work standards to ensure quality targets are achieved
* ensure that all vehicles (and other equipment) are serviced, MOT’d and that appropriate fleet cover is in place
* act as transport manager for public realm vehicles and other equipment and be nominated holder of Public Realm Vehicle Operators License.
About you
* You will have gained an NVQ level 4 management qualification, affording you sound knowledge of the operational management and motivation of large teams.
* You will demonstrate vocational experience in an Environmental field such as cleansing, grounds maintenance or horticulture.
* With a strong background in line management and leading staff in a comparable operational environment, you will have experience of reviewing systems of work, ensuring a safety first mind-set and using technology and equipment to continue improving our standards and efficiency.
* You will be organised, efficient and inspiring to deliver a Public Realm Operations service to exceed expectations.
* You will be able to build rapport quickly, you will have the knowledge to lead and influence others in their work and the passion, drive and organisational skills to juggle a demanding role.
* You will also need to be competent in the use of Microsoft Office and information and communication technology to make best use of time and resources.
* This, combined with real attention to detail and a communicative nature, will see the team deliver a friendly, customer focused service.
* Some weekend working and out of hours emergency response handling will be required in this role.
* A Full UK driving licence with C1 +E entitlement is essential.
About us
Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two Areas of National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits of working for us
* Great opportunities for learning and development.
* Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
* Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Wellbeing Support Program
* Employee Assist Program
* Health Care Options
Closing date: 15 August 2024
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Operations Officer role, please click ’apply’. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
Job number 1510294