Location
Chalvey Waste Depot, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Hours
Full Time - 37 hours per week

Salary
£56,354 - £62,066 per year (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance of £1,130)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Operations Manager – Waste & Street Cleansing to lead the day-to-day delivery of some of Slough Borough Council's most visible frontline services. This is a hands-on operational leadership role responsible for ensuring waste collection and street cleansing services are safe, reliable, productive, and focused on delivering high standards for residents. You will lead and develop operational management and supervisory teams, ensuring effective deployment of people, vehicles, plant, and other resources to consistently achieve service standards.

The operating model covers interconnected Waste & Street Scene activities including waste collection, street cleansing, Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), and transfer station operations, with an emphasis on flexible deployment and continuous improvement.

Slough Borough Council is committed to making a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and aim for residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.

We offer a supportive environment to grow your career where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative workplace where ambition and innovation are encouraged. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements support a positive work-life balance.

Additional benefits include:
- 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years’ service
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks promoting equality
- Tax-free childcare and childcare services
- Season ticket loan to assist with rail or bus travel to and from work

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Experience
Proven experience in operational management, preferably within waste collection, street cleansing, or related frontline services. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, manage resources effectively, and deliver high service standards.

About you
Highly motivated and hands-on leader with excellent communication and organisational skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment and drive continuous improvement. Commitment to health and safety and delivering excellent customer service to residents.

Ability to adapt to a flexible operating model covering multiple interconnected services.

Qualifications
Relevant management qualifications or experience in a similar operational leadership role are desirable. Basic DBS clearance is required. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.