New vacancy to be Denbighshire’s waste and recycling manager

Posted on the council’s website yesterday (June 24), it follows its implementation of a new waste collection system on June 3.

This saw the council introduce changes to recycling and waste collections, including new containers and weekly collections for recyclable materials, and the scrapping of the blue wheelie bin.

Since then, residents have been required to separate their “dry” recycling using a new three-tier “Trolibocs”.

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There is also a free new weekly collection service for small electrical items, household batteries and textiles.

But the council has so far issued multiple apologies for residents across the county not having their bins collected on time.

Uncollected bins in Rhyl. Inset: One resident's overflowing bin (Image: Submitted)

Extracts from an information pack regarding the vacancy read: “The new, expanded service lets people recycle everything they can and only use their non-recyclable waste containers for materials that we cannot process currently.

“Our new approach will help keep different types of recycling separate, improving the quality of the recycling we collect so that more of these materials can be used as new products within the UK economy.

“The waste and recycling operations manager is essentially a service front-line managerial post with the aim of delivering a lean, efficient, routine waste collection service. 

“The role offers the opportunity to directly influence the design of the waste collection rounds and supporting infrastructure, such as vehicle and plant specifications, and will work collaboratively with other operational managers to improve local environmental quality.

“Waste issues are at the forefront of the council’s interaction with the public. The role will involve the delivery of efficient services to meet the needs of the public.”

The council adds that it is looking for a “highly enthusiastic” and “motivated” individual, with “exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills”.

Applications can be submitted before the deadline of Monday, July 8.

According to the specification, the job will provide the successful candidate with a 37-hours-a-week permanent contract, and an annual salary between £48-51,000.

Those interested in applying for the role can do so by visiting the council’s website.