Waste Management
Do you want to contribute to smart recycling in a growing Uppsala? We are now looking for two Operations Managers for Waste Engineers to ensure our mission of collecting municipal waste through developed collaboration with contractors and customers.
About the Position
As a Waste Engineer, you will be responsible for the daily operations of municipal waste collection, including sludge and latrine. This is carried out in collaboration with contractors and customers. You will maintain ongoing contact with contractors regarding daily operations and report and follow up on statistics. You will be part of an exciting journey with new contractor agreements, the development of property-based collection of packaging, and work related to other changes in the waste sector.
You will work daily with deviation management, handling customer issues, providing advice, and ensuring workplace safety. You will hold operational meetings, conduct site visits, and participate in relevant meetings with customers. You need to be knowledgeable about contractor agreements and ensure that work is performed in accordance with agreements, the guidelines of the Swedish Work Environment Authority, and Uppsala Municipality's waste regulations. Your responsibilities also include developing, implementing, and following up on routines and instructions within your area of responsibility.
The position belongs to the Household Waste Section within the Waste Department. Together with your colleagues, you will contribute to the section and the organization’s development by leading or actively participating in joint projects and meetings. The work also involves close collaboration with customer service and the marketing department.
You will be based in our newly renovated premises in Uppsala Business Park, conveniently located near the E4 and with good bus connections. There is also the possibility of remote work.
Qualifications
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field for the position or equivalent experience
• Several years of experience in the waste sector or working with customers, contract management, and operations
• Experience in investigating cases, both simpler and more complex and extensive
• Good command of Swedish, both spoken and written, and proficient in Microsoft Office
• A valid driver's license (B category) is required as travel within the municipality is included.
Meritorious
• Experience working with the operational systems EDP Future and Mobile
• Knowledge of the regulations of the Swedish Work Environment Authority, waste legislation, and municipal waste regulations
• Experience in handling the transport of heavy vehicles
As a person, you plan and organize your work effectively within set time frames. The position involves a lot of customer contact, which requires you to be clear and pedagogical in your communication. You work well in collaboration with others and relate to them in a responsive and flexible manner, actively contributing to the development and well-being of the group while working towards common goals. In customer interactions, you are attentive and accommodating, with an interest and ability to help others and deliver solutions.
Application
We are conducting ongoing selection and interviews, so please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than December 10, 2025. With reference to GDPR, we do not accept applications via email.
For more information about the position, please contact:
Section Manager Elin Hagberg,
[email protected], 018–7279228
HR Partner Agnes Jansson,
[email protected], 018-727 93 23.
Additional Information
A significant part of our operations is classified as critical infrastructure as we supply drinking water to Sweden's fourth-largest city. Therefore, you should be prepared to be assigned to roles within Uppsala Water and Waste as part of the total defense. Uppsala Water applies a 6-month probationary period.
About Uppsala Water
Welcome to Uppsala Water and Waste AB. Our goal is to actively contribute to a sustainable society. We do this by continuously developing new resource-smart solutions and encouraging recycling and reuse. We provide Uppsala with drinking water, treat wastewater, and manage rainwater. We create recycling services where we produce biogas from food waste, reduce water consumption, and reuse materials in the best possible way. We contribute to a circular Uppsala.
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