Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/02/2020
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/03/2020 23:59
Salary:
£22,911 to £26,317 p.a. Grade 7
Job Category:
Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling/ Parks
Employment Location:
Normal place County Hall-however, you may be required to work at any Council workplace within County Durham
Further Information
The council has a wide ranging set of waste related services and various waste contracts in place in order to manage the municipal waste that falls under its jurisdiction.
The average household produces around 1 tonne of waste every year and in County Durham we produce around 240,000 tonnes of household waste every year.
The successful candidate will be required to assist in the performance monitoring and administration of waste management contracts. This will involve liaison with internal council departments and external contractors and members of the public. The successful candidate will work within the Waste Contract Management team to ensure effective, safe and environmentally sound practices are implemented. They will also support the wider Strategic Waste Management team to provide information and advice around recycling and other disposal methods of household and trade waste.
Candidates should have experience within waste management and of monitoring related activities, in particular health and safety. They should have good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to deal with difficult situations.
Candidates should have the ability to record and report observations, good IT skills and a flexible approach with the ability to work weekends from time to time.
Required Qualifications: Level 3 or equivalent in a related subject
For further information about the post please contact Jo Blackie Strategic Waste Management -email: jo.blackie@durham.gov.uk or telephone no. 03000 268163
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Wednesday 18th / Thursday 19th March 2020.
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.
Due to the requirement to drive a County Council vehicle in this role, appointment will be subject to the production of a valid driving licence for the required category of vehicle and the satisfactory completion of an in-house Driver Induction Assessment.
Apply on-line via the jobs portal or for further assistance contact the Payroll and Employee Services on telephone no. 03000 263154/ 264469 or email PESREAL@durham.gov.uk
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
Anyone currently listed on the Durham County Council Redeployment Register who is interested in being considered for this vacancy should contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team. Please note that the interview date must be prior to your end date.
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.