Waste and Transport Manager

Mid Devon Council District; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Tiverton is looking for a Waste and Transport Manager to oversee the waste management and fleet operations. The successful candidate will lead a key service area, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and efficiency improvements. Responsibilities include managing waste collections, fleet maintenance, and staff motivation. This role offers professional development opportunities in a forward-thinking organization. Flexible working hours may be required.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Training to enhance skills and performance

Qualifications

• Experienced in waste management and fleet operations.
• Ability to lead and develop operational teams.
• Flexible with start and finish times for diverse responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee waste and recycling collections.
• Manage fleet compliance with safety standards.
• Develop strategies to improve service efficiency.
• Monitor performance metrics for continuous improvements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership and team motivation

Budget management

Compliance with health and safety standards

Job description

We are seeking a new Waste and Transport Manager for our Street Scene & Open Spaces services based at Carlu Close, Hitchcocks Business Park, Willand. Our services cover the whole of the Mid Devon area.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic candidate to lead and develop our waste management and fleet operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering effective, compliant, and sustainable services that meet the needs of our community and organisation. Mid Devon is a top performing Council for its recycling rate and is keen to add to its existing collection portfolio in the future.

This is an opportunity to lead a critical service area in a forward thinking organisation, committed to innovation and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of waste and recycling collections including commercial waste
• Manage and maintain the fleet, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability
• Lead and motivate operational teams, fostering a positive and resilient workforce culture
• Monitor performance metrics and deliver continuous improvement initiatives
• Plan the piloting of new recycling collection services and subsequent roll out
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental legislation and regulations along with a strong commitment to health and safety
• Assist in the effective managing of budgets and report on financial performance

You will be a strong communicator, able to disseminate messages to crews effectively whilst dealing with senior managers and elected members. You will have a clear vision of how you can achieve the best from the team you lead.

The post holder will need to be flexible as to start and finish times to deal with the diversity of the role.

In return the successful applicant can expect the professional development and training to enhance their skills and performance.

To find out more

To find out more about this role please contact Darren Beer - Operations Manager for Street Scene [e-mail]

The Job Description refers to the level of competencies required for this post. For an explanation of what this means, please see Core Competencies.

A satisfactory basic disclosure check, and three years complete employment history will be requested in the event of you being offered the position.

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CLOSING DATE:

CLOSING DATE: 5 January 2026 at 5:00pm

INTERVIEW DATE: 16 January 2026

POST NUMBER:

POST NUMBER: SS11

VACANCY NUMBER:

VACANCY NUMBER: 2025140

Mid Devon District Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage early applications. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We are keen to make our interviews accessible. Let us know on your job application if you have a disability and need any reasonable adjustments.

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Thank you for showing an interest in this vacancy and we wish you every success with your on-going job search.