We have a vacancy for a Refuse Collection Loader at our depot in Homefield Road, Haverhill.
Your main duties will include loading wheeled bins into refuse collection vehicles, working in teams with other crew members collecting domestic, trade or garden waste from the West Suffolk area, or supporting other elements of the operation as required.
You will need to be physically fit and possess a flexible approach, ideally you will have experience of working in a fast moving and high-pressured environment. You will also need to be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
You will be able to demonstrate a positive approach to health and safety and be prepared to take on additional training as required, ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards and meets the deadlines required.
You will be flexible with a strong customer focus and be able to demonstrate a desire to deliver high standards of service. You will be computer literate and be able to operate ‘in cab’ and ‘handheld’ technology and other in-house systems as appropriate. Maintaining presentation, cleanliness of PPE (Uniform) and the collection vehicles will also be a measurable objective.
Working hours are mainly early starts (6.00am – 7.00am) Monday – Friday, with some potential for Saturday working. We have a variety of shift patterns across the week including four day working in some areas. We also operate a group task approach to completing daily rounds and expect teams to work together to in order to deliver services.
The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete six months’ probation, thereafter you will have opportunities to progress along the pay scale through an annual performance review scheme.
You will hold a minimum Class B (car) driving licence and have your own transport.
In return we can offer our benefits package which includes a competitive salary and potential for additional earnings through overtime working, local government pension scheme, 24 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years, annual leave purchase scheme, staff discount scheme and a cycle to work scheme
For further information about the job please contact Dave Lingard, Operations Manager on 01638 719401.
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Based at our Haverhill Depot we currently have a vacancy for a Street Cleansing Operative.
Your main duties will include street cleansing, dog and litter bin emptying, clearance of fly tipping, supporting markets and general maintenance of the public amenities across the West Suffolk area.
You will need to be physically fit as this role requires a great deal of walking and physical mobility, lifting and stretching, ideally you will also have experience of working in the public domain. You will need to be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
You will be able to demonstrate a positive approach to health and safety and be prepared to take on additional training as required. Ensuring work is carried out to the highest standards and meets the deadlines required.
You will be flexible with a strong customer focus and be able to demonstrate a desire to deliver high standards of service. You will be computer literate and be able to operate ‘in cab’ and ‘handheld’ technology and other in-house systems as appropriate. Maintaining presentation, cleanliness of PPE (Uniform) and the council vehicles will also be a measurable objective.
Our working hours cover the whole of the week, each role is based on 37 hours each week, either on a four or five day basis. The majority are Monday – Friday but not exclusively other roles are organised to work across the weekends and afternoons.
The successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete six months’ probation. Thereafter you will have opportunities to progress along the pay scale through an annual performance review scheme.
You will hold a minimum Class B (car) driving licence and have your own transport. Experience of driving 3.5t vehicles and either 7.5t driving or trailer towing licence categories and DCPC card would be an advantage.
In return we can offer our benefits package which includes a competitive salary and potential for additional earnings through overtime working, local government pension scheme, 24 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after five years, annual leave purchase scheme, staff discount scheme and a cycle to work scheme
Based at our West Suffolk Operational Hub (WSOH) on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, we have a vacancy for an Assistant Waste and Street Scene Manager in our busy waste and cleansing department.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join our team and play a leading role in the development and delivery of waste and cleansing services to our 80,000 residents and to our businesses and visitors.
Operating from three locations in Bury, Haverhill and Mildenhall you will be supported by a wider team of staff and supervisors to manage 130 frontline staff and a significant fleet including refuse freighters, skip lorries, sweepers and a variety of other vehicles. These resources are deployed to deliver a diverse range of services including the collection of domestic waste (refuse and recycling), garden waste, bulky waste items, commercial waste from over 2,500 businesses, the delivery of bins and street cleansing services across the whole district.
Knowledge or experience of Local Authorities and the regulations we work under would be an advantage but your ability to get the very best from our frontline teams and the equipment they use is what particularly interests us. Ours is a seven day per week operation and this is a varied and challenging role. The successful candidate is likely to have experience in a similar logistics and transport environment. You will also have a hands-on approach, strong communication and management skills and the ability to utilise computer-based technology to maximise the efficient delivery of our services.
It is essential you hold a CPC in road transport operations and a minimum of a Class B Driving Licence. You will also need to demonstrate previous supervisory or management experience and have a working knowledge of key legislation relating to health and safety and fleet management.
Our work is constantly changing and successful collaboration across a wider team is key to the success of the role. Training and support will be provided and there is plenty of scope for progression through an annual performance review scheme.
In return for this we can offer an attractive benefits package which includes a competitive salary, membership in the local government pension scheme, 24 days annual leave (rising to 28 days after five years), annual leave purchase scheme, a generous sick pay scheme, a staff discount scheme and a cycle to work scheme.
For further information about the job please contact Dave Lingard, Waste & Street Scene Manager on 01638 719401 or Dave.Lingard@westsuffolk.gov.uk.
Working in the newly created Customer and Digital Services Team at West Suffolk Council, this role is about putting the customer at the heart of what we do.
Advocating for digital transformation and supporting Customer Services and IT to deliver changes to the way customers can access council services, there is also a practical element to the role in overseeing the day-to-day activity of our contact centre and our reception functions.
This is an exciting time to be joining West Suffolk Council which has gained a reputation for being ambitious and forward-thinking. The successful applicant will have to demonstrate a record for working at pace, embracing change and delivering against projects and objectives.
Why work for us?
In return we can offer:
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Lisa Grove, Service Manager (Customer Service and Transformation) on 07432 532080
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There is no closing date for this post and we will evaluate candidates upon receipt of application. Therefore, please apply without delay.
We are currently seeking a CCTV Operator to work in our control room in Bury St Edmunds operating CCTV cameras for nine local towns as well as alarms and operating the council's out of hours service. The role will provide a reactive and proactive CCTV monitoring service to assist with the council's commitment to the reduction of crime and disorder. You will be required to operate the equipment and cameras as well as complying with relevant legislation the CCTV code of practice and all operational control room procedures.
The successful candidate will ideally be CCTV SIA licenced and have experience of working in a busy control room. However full training will be provided. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team on a shift rota covering days, evenings and weekends.
In return we can offer you our benefits package which includes discounts and cashback on supermarkets and high street shops and holidays and a cycle to work scheme, together with a competitive salary and pension scheme. We also have learning and development opportunities and generous annual leave entitlement.
For further details please contact Luke Porter, Assistant CCTV Manager on 01284 757340 or email luke.porter@westsuffolk.gov.uk
This post requires Police Vetting.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Three district level councils in Suffolk have come together to create a single legal team, working across the County, providing innovative and solutions focused legal service to the three councils.
The Legal team provides high quality legal advice across several areas of law to include property and commercial, planning and litigation/licensing. They also support the administration framework along with the elected Members and ensure that the council’s dealings are lawful, and decisions are taken correctly.
As a property lawyer, you will be supporting the Service Manager and the Business Partners whilst providing advice to officers and members on statute, case law and policy in all aspects of property law to include commercial leases, acquisitions, sales and shared ownership.
We are looking for a qualified solicitor, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or barrister with experience of working in a busy legal office. The successful candidate will have a ‘can do’ attitude who enjoys working as part of a busy team but also a self-starter and will share professional knowledge and learning with other members of the team. You will also have the ability to identify and exploit creative solutions and to inspire others, lead and motivate staff.
However, we will consider offering a role as a career progression opportunity for someone with experience and wishing to qualify via CILEx. Or you may be a lawyer experienced in another field and wishing to broaden your expertise and skills in a new area.
If this is a challenge that you are interested in, we would like to hear from you. To gain an insight you can meet the team, including a message from Teresa Halliday, Service Manager Legal and Governance Service and read about a colleague’s view of Suffolk.
In return the Babergh Mid-Suffolk benefits package includes:
For further information please contact Teresa Halliday, Service Manager (Legal and Governance) on 07572144124 or Teresa.halliday@westsuffolk.gov.uk
There is no closing date for this post and we will evaluate candidates upon receipt of application.
A home is more than just a roof over someone’s head – it’s where individuals and families find their security, safety and stability. Working in this team gives you the chance to be part of tackling what is one of the biggest challenges in our society: the challenge to help people find a home and retain a home.
This is an exciting time to become part of a team that makes such a difference and transforms lives, working for an organisation that is at the forefront of innovative thinking in the public sector.
Responsibilities include: (please refer to the job description for full details of the role)
The skills and experience we need from you:
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Chloe Hunt on 07932 029496 or email chloe.hunt@westsuffolk.gov.uk
We are looking for an efficient and enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated Planning and Regulatory Systems Support Team at West Suffolk.
You will be a Systems Administrator for all systems used within our Planning and Regulatory Services, developing specialised knowledge in our databases (Idox and Northgate products). You will provide support to officers within the service using these systems and work with managers to ensure that the systems are used in the most efficient and effective manner.
The successful candidate will be:
If you have the experience, skills, and can embrace the opportunities that working in such a dynamic environment brings, then we can offer you a fascinating, challenging, supported and always interesting workplace here in West Suffolk.
In return we can offer you our benefits package which includes flexibility in how you work, discounts on supermarkets and high street shops, cashback on holidays and money off household bills, a competitive salary and pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, a generous annual leave entitlement with an option to buy additional annual leave, flexible working schemes, a cycle to work scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
For further information please contact Olivia Wicker, Systems Advisor on 01284 757698 or Olivia.wicker@westsuffolk.gov.uk or Dawn Hale, System & Technical Support Team Leader on 01284 757303 or Dawn.hale@westsuffolk.gov.uk
We are offering an exciting opportunity where you “earn and learn”. This apprenticeship pathway will give you the hands-on experience, knowledge and confidence to lead you into your chosen career and give you the chance to fully realise your potential within a fast paced and proactive organisation.
You will be supporting the Executive Assistant in providing an effective and efficient administration service. This will include research, diary management, drafting documents and assisting with projects. You will cover all aspects of the work within this small dynamic team. The successful applicant will be required to provide consistent administrative support, which will involve working virtually, and the work will mainly be computer based. The role offers huge variety so no two days will be the same.
Whilst working, you will complete a level 3 apprenticeship qualification in Business Administration, for which you will be entitled to paid study time to complete; this is linked to the national apprenticeship scheme. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, learning, and develop new skills whilst building your confidence along the way.
You do not need any work experience, but you will need to be willing to learn, demonstrate good attention to detail, have good IT skills; and have GCSE’s 9 to 4 (formerly A*-C) in Maths and English or equivalent. You must also meet the requirements to be eligible for an apprenticeship.
In return we offer a variety of excellent benefits, together with support and supervision. To find out more about being an apprentice at West Suffolk Council, visit our Apprenticeship page to meet our current apprentices.
If you are starting out in your career or looking for an opportunity to pursue a new career, we would be interested in hearing from you.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Sophie Curley, Executive Assistant & PA to the Leader and Chief Executive, on 01284 757001 or email sophie.curley@westsuffolk.gov.uk
We are offering an exciting opportunity where you “earn and learn”. This apprenticeship pathway will give you the hands on experience, knowledge and confidence to lead you into your chosen career and give you the chance to fully realise your potential within a fast paced and proactive organisation.
The Public Health and Housing team is essential to enforcing standards in the private rented sector. We investigate housing, noise, public health and nuisance complaints, work to bring empty homes back into use and improve properties to the decent home standard through grants. We also manage stray dog control, caravan and traveller sites, are licensing and planning consultees plus much more.
You will be supporting the Public Health and Housing Officers in providing an effective and efficient administration service. This will include the administrative function for the disabled facilities grant to support people to live in their homes. The role offers huge variety so no two days will be the same.
Whilst working, you will complete a level 3 apprenticeship qualification in Business Administration, for which you will be entitled to paid study time to complete; this is linked to the national apprenticeship scheme. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, learning and develop new skills whilst building your confidence along the way.
For an informal discussion about this position, please call Debbie Paine, Public Health and Housing Officer, on 01284 757036 or email Debbie.paine@westsuffolk.gov.uk