Waste Infrastructure Team Lead

Team leader for the Waste Transfer Station Team at Torfaen County Borough Council, overseeing the New Inn Household Recycling Centre and transfer station contract. Acts as Technically Competent Manager for the Council's waste and recycling sites, covering stock, plant, inspections and internal audit. Works with Natural Resources Wales, the Welsh Government and contractors on permit compliance, depot work and electric vehicle charging.

Applicants must hold a Certificate of Technical Competence in Waste Management or be working towards one.

• Manage the Waste Transfer Station Team
• Oversee the contract for the Household Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station at New Inn
• Act as Technically Competent Manager for the Council's waste and recycling sites
• Manage stock, plant and equipment
• Maintain systems for inspections, asset management, performance monitoring and internal audit
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, health and safety requirements and Environmental Management Plans
• Work with colleagues, contractors, off-takers and external partners, including Natural Resources Wales and the Welsh Government
• Support infrastructure projects, depot improvements and electric vehicle charging provision

• Certificate of Technical Competence in Waste Management, or willingness to work towards it
• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification

• Relevant experience in waste, depot or asset management
• Experience at management or supervisory level

• Strong IT skills
• Communication and organisational skills
• Performance management skills
• Calm, constructive handling of difficult situations
• Organising competing priorities and following projects through to completion
• Confident working with external stakeholders to demonstrate compliance

• Committed to developing staff and supporting their health, safety and wellbeing
• Flexible approach to working hours

• Welsh language skills