We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
/*generated inline style */
Organisation
Kirklees
/*generated inline style */
Directorate
Place
/*generated inline style */
Service Area
Highways & Streetscene
/*generated inline style */
Hours
37
/*generated inline style */
Number of Jobs
1
/*generated inline style */
Location(s)
Huddersfield and surrounding areas
/*generated inline style */
Position type
Permanent
/*generated inline style */
Grade
Grade 16
/*generated inline style */
Salary
£57,457 - £58,462
/*generated inline style */
Advert Wording
Kirklees Waste and Recycling service has 3 depots across Huddersfield ,2 in Huddersfield and one in Dewsbury and a Head office in Huddersfield Town Centre itself, all are within walking distance of a train station The depots are also a a short drive from the M62 at different Junctions , making them highly accessible for applicants from across the Northwest and Yorkshire.
Reporting to the Head of Operational Services and as Operational Manager you will provide purpose and direction to teams who provide a variety of street – based services including refuse collection, recycling, and street cleaning. You will manage the culture change in the deployment of resources to ensure services are focused on the needs of the community and are delivering excellent value for money within your allocated area.
You will also manage the commercial waste activity, ensuring maximisation of all income streams and development of the existing customer base, helping to and developing policy within the areas of your remit as appropriate to ensure services are delivered economically, effectively, efficiently, safely, and productively in accordance with Council policies, service objectives and relevant legislation.
The post requires good and effective communications skills with other council services, trade unions, front line employees and Councillors chairing and attending various meetings and forums.
Please see the Job Description for this post to understand the full role and expectations .
/*generated inline style */ html body [inline_imp][inline_imp][inline_imp][style_hash_df0d838579bdd6585261278a1d38227b][style_count_1] {Display: none !important; !important;}
Neil Conway is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
/*generated inline style */
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:
[email protected] or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
/*generated inline style */
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
/*generated inline style */
We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.
/*generated inline style */
Closing date
14 July 2026, 11:55 PM
/*generated inline style */
