This is a new and exciting opportunity for a determined self-motivated operational and commercially minded individual. The successful applicant will oversee the Canterbury Environmental Company’s waste collection, street cleansing and ancillary service operations. The role requires the management and motivation of multi-disciplined staff, including Supervisors, Operatives and Drivers. As you will be the first person in this role, you will truly have the opportunity to shape and develop the role from the get-go!
Canterbury Environment Company is a new local authority trading company wholly owned by Canterbury City Council to deliver Waste Collection and Street Cleansing services within the Canterbury district. The establishment of Canterbury Environment Company marks a new chapter for the City Council, with the service being provided by an outsourced, privately-owned, company for over the past two decades.
Some of your key responsibilities will include managing a team of Supervisors and frontline staff with a workforce in excess of 130 employees, you should possess proven operational management experience with the ability and passion to drive the business forward to develop new opportunities and meet or exceed KPI targets in line with contract conditions.
The district is a great place to work. Nestled in the Garden of England in East Kent, it covers the bustling city of Canterbury with its World Heritage Sites and three universities, the popular coastal towns of Herne Bay and Whitstable as well as 24 beautiful villages.
Full details of the job role and requirements are attached to the advert.
The deadline for applications is 25th June 2021 at midnight.
please attach a copy of your CV to your application.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 5th July 2021.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Malcolm Savill, Business Manager, on Malcolm.Savill@canen.co or 07874892136.