Waste Management

at  Ministry of Justice

Salary
£33,104 - £34,694
Number of jobs available
1
Detail of reserve list
12 Months
Region
East Midlands
City/Town
Retford
Building/Site
HM Prison Ranby, DN22 8EU
Please note: Some of our MoJ Office locations, such as our Liverpool Justice Collaboration Centre, require higher levels of National Security Vetting. The MoJ is working to open more Justice Collaboration Centres and Justice Satellite Offices over time. Click here to learn more about where our currently open Justice Collaboration Centres and Justice Satellite Offices are, to identify where you may be based and understand National Security Vetting requirements of each location.
Grade

HEO

Organisation Grade for HMPPS
Band 5
Post Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full Time, Flexible Working, Other
Role Type
Facilities Management
Job description
Waste Management processes are not the only things you will oversee in this life-changing role. Leading a team of prisoners working in our waste management units you will develop their skills and confidence, and possibly assess accredited vocational qualifications.
We will rely on you and your team to ensure our waste management processes are compliant and to the highest standards, but the work you do with prisoners will have the longest lasting impact - and the most unique challenges. You will set tasks to match their ability, while ensuring safety and production is maintained at all times.
Along the way, you could play a part in implementing new and innovative processes in a custodial setting or working in partnership with another government department. You will certainty discover potential for rewarding development of your career. As well as knowledge and skills spanning the waste management sector, you will need strong communication and influencing skills and a caring, resilient approach.
The Waste Management Industry supports establishments to reduce the amount of waste that is produced and to advise on the best route to reduce waste at source, working with suppliers, and meeting legislative requirements. Our waste management units are in 85 establishments across the estate with employment places for 1190 prisoners.
Overview of the job
This is a non-operational facilities and services first line management job in an establishment.
Summary
The job holder manages the resources required for the delivery of waste management and environmental services, in order to ensure that the establishment is maintained in a condition that meets, or exceeds, National Offender Management Services (HMPPS) Standards and is in compliance with the Service Delivery Agreement.(SDA)
This is a non-operational job with line management responsibilities
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

• Responsible for ensuring the correct processes for collection, disposal and recycling of waste are undertaken within agreed timescales, including hazardous materials
• Source best value outcomes for all material streams including non-value waste and recyclable commodities, such as paper, metals, oils and plastics
• Check all waste materials removed from site are recorded in terms of weights, costs, revenues
• Manage, monitor and maintain various types of transport/equipment relating to the area of work including forklift truck, compost unit, baler, compressor, power tools
• Manage and direct staff on how to dispose of office and electrical products, and make sure that other equipment is disposed of in the most appropriate way
• Encourage and provide general advice and guidance to staff on how to manage waste more effectively
• Escort external contractors when required, working with and supervising them when they are in the establishment

UNDERTAKE OTHER MANAGEMENT TASKS INCLUDING:

• Ensure that all staff supervise, manage and control prisoners decently, lawfully, safely and securely whilst carrying out all activities
• Be responsible for incident management documentation and logging onto the Incident Reporting System (IRS)
• Ensure actions arising from Standard Audit, Her Majesty Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) Action Plans, Managing Quality of Prison Life (MQPL) surveys including local self audit action plans and resettlement strategies are delivered
• Ensure all HMPPS standards and Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs) are implemented and managed within the relevant work area
• Ensure all national and local policies/procedures are implemented and compliant with National Security Framework (NSF) and Local Security Strategy (LSS)
• Attend as directed any relevant boards/meetings
• Provide management and direction to staff within your area of responsibility through briefings, building informal and formal relationships and effective communication
• Produce relevant reports as required and ensure all correspondence is replied to within agreed timescales
• Manage resources to deliver the activities within the area of responsibility and contribute to the short-to-medium term business planning process
• Manage a safe working environment for staff, prisoners and visitors. Ensure Health and Safety legislation is followed ensuring Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and risk assessments are completed in a timely manner and any faults reported promptly
• Contribute to prisoner reports including sentence planning and parole reports when required
  The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder

Behaviours

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Developing Self and Others

Technical Requirements
Must have Chartered Institution of Wastes Management waste awareness certificate, Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board (WAMITAB) qualification, relevant City & Guilds qualification or similar; experience in a supervisory role. Must also attend and pass the HMPS ‘Waste management for Supervisors course’ within 2 years of appointment.

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

• Responsible for ensuring the correct processes for collection, disposal and recycling of waste are undertaken within agreed timescales, including hazardous materials
• Source best value outcomes for all material streams including non-value waste and recyclable commodities, such as paper, metals, oils and plastics
• Check all waste materials removed from site are recorded in terms of weights, costs, revenues
• Manage, monitor and maintain various types of transport/equipment relating to the area of work including forklift truck, compost unit, baler, compressor, power tools
• Manage and direct staff on how to dispose of office and electrical products, and make sure that other equipment is disposed of in the most appropriate way
• Encourage and provide general advice and guidance to staff on how to manage waste more effectively
• Escort external contractors when required, working with and supervising them when they are in the establishmen