Refuse and Recycling Manager

Refuse and Recycling Manager (Ref: POS000596)

Salary £39,152 - £41,771 per annum. Salary Band £40,001 to £50,000. Post Type: Permanent. Hours Per Week: Full time.

Job and Application details

Categories: Environmental Services / Waste / Recycling / Parks
Directorate: N/A
Published Date: 04/06/2026
Closing Date: 14/06/2026

Darlington Borough Council is seeking to appoint a skilled and motivated individual to join our Refuse and Recycling Service in a key operational role.

All applicants must hold a valid LGV license. This post is restricted to internal applicants only.

Responsibilities

• Day to day operational management of refuse, recycling, garden waste, bulky waste, and trade waste services, ensuring all activities are delivered on schedule and in line with Council policies, procedures and service standards.
• Lead and motivate a team of staff, fostering a positive working environment focused on achieving service goals and maintaining a high standard of customer service.
• Work with the Waste & Transport Services Manager to ensure service delivery meets contractual objectives.
• Maintain flexibility, working Mondays or weekends as required to meet service needs.

Benefits

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Great wellbeing offer
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts
• Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
• Arriva Employee Travel Club
• Flexi time scheme
• Flexible working