Location: Barrow , Material Recovery Facility on Walney Road
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week (hours of work are to be agreed but requirements may include Monday – Sunday 8am – 5pm )
About this opportunity
Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated person to manage the operational delivery of the Material Recover Facility in Barrow-in-Furness within the waste and streetscene service. The role is to ensure that the site is compliant with its permits and operates legally, material is processed or sent for processing appropriately, staff are support and managed to ensure effective and efficient operations
Who we are looking for…
The role requires a flexible approach to the work a range of different people, and a high level of commitment to delivering excellent service is essential. The nature of the work means that the post holder will come into contact with a range of people so good communications and negotiating skills are required, the ability to manage people and to effectively procure and manage contracts.
There is the option to Job share in this role should the candidates require and it would also be consider for career development.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
- Post Specification
- Role Profile
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 28th June 2026
Interview date: w/c 13th July 2026
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [email protected].
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
