Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental Services  Job Title: Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental ServicesStrategic Leadership Opportunity | Local Authority | Yorkshire RegionJob Reward: Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Benefits although applications taken on experienceJob Location: West Yorkshire (Some Hybrid Working)Contract Type: 6 months ongoingContract: Contract Fixed Term / Interim Considered

The Opportunity - Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental Services

A major local authority is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental Services to provide strategic leadership across one of the region's largest operational service portfolios.

This is a high-profile leadership role within a complex public sector environment, responsible for delivering safe, efficient and sustainable frontline services that directly impact residents, communities and businesses.

Reporting to the Director of Environment, you will lead the strategic development and operational performance of waste collection, fleet services, transport operations, depots, workshops, commercial contracts and environmental service delivery.

You will play a key role in shaping future service models, delivering transformational change, driving efficiency and ensuring statutory obligations are met whilst maintaining a relentless focus on customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities - Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental Services

Provide strategic leadership across Waste, Fleet and Environmental Services.Lead the delivery of statutory waste collection and environmental service functions.Develop and implement long-term service strategies aligned to corporate priorities.Ensure effective management of fleet assets, transport operations and workshop functions.Lead service transformation, modernisation and continuous improvement programmes.Oversee significant revenue and capital budgets.Manage complex contractor and partnership arrangements, including Waste PFI and outsourced service contracts.Ensure compliance with relevant environmental, transport, health & safety and operator licensing legislation.Drive fleet decarbonisation, carbon reduction and sustainability programmes.Lead business planning, performance management and service redesign initiatives.Build strong relationships with Members, Executive Leadership Teams, regulators and external stakeholders.

 

About You - Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental Services

 

We are looking for an inspirational leader with experience operating at a senior level within either local government, environmental services, waste management, transport, logistics or fleet operations.

You will bring strategic capability alongside the ability to engage effectively with operational teams and political stakeholders.

 

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates who have worked within:

Local AuthoritiesWaste Management CompaniesEnvironmental Services OrganisationsMunicipal Services ProvidersWaste PFI Contract EnvironmentsFacilities ManagementUtilitiesTransport & Logistics OperationsInfrastructure ServicesOutsourced Public Service Providers

Essential Experience: Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental Services

Senior leadership experience within waste, fleet, transport, environmental or operational services.Experience managing large and diverse operational teams.Strong understanding of local authority service delivery environments.Significant budgetary, commercial and financial management expertise.Experience managing major service contracts and partnerships.Knowledge of waste legislation, environmental compliance and health & safety requirements.Proven track record of service improvement and organisational change.Experience developing and implementing strategic plans.

Highly Desirable Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental Services

Waste PFI contract management experience.CPC qualification or significant transport management experience.Experience managing large municipal fleet operations.Knowledge of Operator Licence compliance.Experience leading fleet electrification and decarbonisation programmes.Understanding of recycling, resource recovery and circular economy principles.Experience working within politically sensitive environments.

 

Why Apply? Head of Waste, Fleet & Environmental Services

This is a rare opportunity to lead an essential frontline service that touches every household and business within a large local authority area. The successful candidate will have the platform to influence strategic policy, modernise service delivery, shape future environmental outcomes and drive transformational change across waste, fleet and transport services.

Contact Mike Butler on 01132123519 or email [email protected]

This position would suit an experienced: Head of Waste Services, Head of Environmental Services, Waste Operations Manager, Waste Contract Manager, Head of Fleet Services, Head of Transport, Municipal Services Manager, Environmental Services Manager, Regional Operations Director, Operations Director (Waste), Strategic Service Manager, Assistant Director Environment, Senior Waste Manager, Fleet & Logistics Director - Waste.

 

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Planning Manager

Gloucestershire

Permanent

Salary up to £65,000

 

Role Overview - Planning Manager

Omega are delighted to be supporting a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation in the recruitment of a Planning Manager.

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving planning performance across a complex manufacturing operation. Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain and senior stakeholders, you'll ensure customer demand, production capacity and material availability are aligned to deliver outstanding service and operational performance.

 

Main Duties - Planning Manager

Lead and develop the Planning teamTranslate customer demand into achievable production plansBalance demand, capacity and material availabilityDrive schedule adherence and delivery performanceSupport S&OP and wider planning activitiesIdentify risks, constraints and recovery actionsWork closely with Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering teamsDrive continuous improvement across planning processes and systems

 

The Ideal Candidate - Planning Manager

Previous experience in a Planning Manager, Master Scheduler or Production Planning roleStrong manufacturing planning backgroundExperience leading and developing teamsGood understanding of ERP/MRP systemsExperience managing production schedules, capacity and inventoryStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsAerospace, defence or another regulated manufacturing environment desirable

 

What We Are Able to Offer - Planning Manager

Salary up to £65,000Annual company bonus schemeEnhanced pension packageAccess to a range of employee retail and lifestyle discountsA visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence business performance and continuous improvement initiatives

 

If you are a Planning Manager, Master Scheduler, Production Planning Manager, Planning Lead, Supply Chain Manager or Operations Planning Manager, you may also be suitable for this role.

 

Please contact Tobias Patterson on 01453 852 552 or [email protected]

 

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

 

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Position: Production Operative

Location: Haresfield (GL10)

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Working hours: Earlies 05:30- 13:45 (Friday 12:30) and Lates 14:00- 23:00 (Friday 13:00- 17:00), weekly rotation

We have a great opportunity to work for a market leading water treatment business at their purpose built Head Office in Haresfield.

Key Responsibilities – Production Operative

Working on a production line within a small teamAssembling components to specifications and instructionsPacking and labelling finished productsPalletising

 

Qualifications & Requirements – Production Operative

Team orientatedPrevious manufacturing experienceAble to do shift rotationOwn transport (due to location)

 

What we can offer – Production Operative

Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidateOpportunity to work for one of Gloucestershire’s leading businessesOnsite parkingExcellent facilitiesImmediate start

For more information on this role, please contact Sam Griffin on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Who We're Looking For:

Candidates currently working as a Production Operative, Assembly Operative or Factory Operative are ideal for this role.

Explore more opportunities in your field at www.omegaresource.co.uk.

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

General Maintenance Technician

Antrim

£33,069.86

Permanent

My client is on the lookout for a Maintenance Technician to join the team.

You'll carry out a range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks, including building fabric repairs, groundworks, and basic plumbing. You'll ensure all assigned sites remain safe, compliant, and operational. The role is mobile and will cover a number of sites.

Key Responsibilities – Maintenance Technician

General building fabric maintenance – e.g. Basic Joinery, Painting, Basic plumbing and minor floor repairs (Tiling and Vinyl)Carry out hard landscaping/groundwork tasks: laying slabs, minor brickwork repairs, block paving, kerbs, concreting, tarmac repairs and fencingHVAC filter cleaningMaintain clear and accurate documentationIdentify issues beyond repair, undertake survey and escalate with recommendationsWork collaboratively with the wider team to uphold site standards

Qualifications & Experience – Maintenance Technician

NVQ or City & Guilds in a relevant tradeMulti trade background

On Offer – Maintenance Technician

£33,069.8645 hours per weekOvertime (x1.5)25 days holiday + bank holidayCompany pension scheme (matched up to 5%)Private healthcare (BUPA)Various employee discount schemes

For more information on this role, please contact Harry Waller on 01453 829778 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.