We have a great opportunity for a Waste Services Manager to join our Operations team in Braintree, Essex.

Taking responsibility for the operational delivery of the Council’s Waste Service, which includes refuse, recycling, commercial waste and the waste transfer station, you will support the Operations Manager in providing a clear sense of leadership, direction and purpose.

Fundamental to the role is leading the development and delivery of the Council’s Waste Strategy, driving service improvements, working collaboratively with other teams within Operations to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to service delivery, managing budgets and maintaining effective working relationships with Trade Unions.

Overseeing a large operational team, you will lead on employee development and performance and proactively mentor team leaders and supervisors to manage front‑line staff effectively, including sickness absence, disciplinary and performance management.

To be successful in this role you will need to have substantial knowledge and experience of waste and hold the COTC qualification. A Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage Operation is desirable, as is membership of a relevant waste professional body.

You will also have knowledge of relevant legislation, experience of service planning and management in a comparable organisation.

You must be an excellent communicator, enabling you to manage performance and attendance, investigate accidents and disciplinary matters and report to the Senior Management Team, Directors and Management Board on key performance reports. Strong people skills and building key relationships with the teams is an essential part of the role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Braintree District Council as we introduce changes as part of the Government’s Simpler Recycling regulations. If you are passionate about making a difference, have great leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate, we would love to hear from you.

Why choose Braintree District Council?

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community. We also offer some great benefits, including:

Flexible working
Local government pension scheme
Learning and development for all employees
Employee discounts at local businesses
Employee recognition schemes
Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

For more information, please see the Job Profile.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 10th May 2026.

Interviews will be held: Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th May 2026.