Coordinator Collection of Waste Paper and Cardboard (OPK) - Municipality Meierijstad

Project overview

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Requirements

Wishes

• Candidate has at least MBO work and thinking level
• Candidate has at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Candidate has operational experience in waste collection.
• Candidate has experience with direct management of personnel and logistics. Including routes, schedules, etc.

Project details

between 85 and 95 per hour

Assignment Description

Background

As of December 1, 2026, the municipality of Meierijstad will start collecting waste paper and cardboard (OPK) in-house. This transition marks an important step in the further development of the municipal outdoor service and its own collection organization. The collection will be gradually changed in the coming period. Where currently loose paper is collected with rear loaders, the switch will be made to collection with containers and side loaders. To ensure the start and the further transition go smoothly, the municipality is temporarily looking for a Coordinator for the collection of waste paper and cardboard.

The coordinator will be part of the team and will be the central point of contact from the depot for the collection crews and the various parties involved in daily operations. The intended result is that the temporary deployment of the coordinator leads to a stable and well-organized collection of waste paper and cardboard, with daily operations being manageable and safe.

Activities:

The Coordinator for OPK collection ensures a well-organized and safe daily execution of waste paper and cardboard collection. The coordinator will be visibly present at the depot and in the field, operationally manage the collection employees, and ensure that specific issues are addressed quickly and correctly. Furthermore, the coordinator plays an important role in the transition from the current method of loose paper and rear loaders to collection with containers and side loaders. This includes ensuring that the rollout and commissioning of the containers are well organized and introduced.

The coordinator serves as the connecting link between the collection crews, the municipal organization, the Outdoor Service, the employment agency, maintenance, and other involved parties. Concrete tasks include:

Candidate Description

Candidate Profile:

Other Information:

This is explicitly not a work-from-home position. Physical presence at the depot and in daily operations is necessary for proper execution. Working hours may vary depending on the collection schedule and daily operational needs. Flexibility in working hours is therefore necessary.

Interview Planning

Interviews will take place on Monday, November 9th, please take this into account.

Explanation of Schedule

In consultation, physical presence is required in any case.

• Assisting in the preparation of the actual start on December 1st in the broadest sense of the word
• Contributing to a good setup of the daily organization, planning, and work processes
• Contacting the employment agency regarding personnel and planning matters and checking hours
• Organizing maintenance and addressing breakdowns
• Managing the daily start-up meeting
• Supervising compliance with safety, laws, and regulations during work execution
• Acting as the first point of contact for collection employees
• Identifying bottlenecks in operations and translating them into improvements
• You will be part of the team and may receive directions and instructions on how the work should be performed.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience with waste and/or raw material collection
• Experience in operationally coordinating field employees
• Has a hands-on mentality and is focused on problem-solving
• Can work well with employees from different backgrounds and experience levels
• Is clear in communication and addresses employees constructively when necessary
• Masters both Dutch and English languages
• Possesses a driver's license B.
• The candidate has their own laptop and phone.
• Start: 2026-11-15T23:00:00
• Location: Veghel Noord-Brabant, NL
• Languages: Dutch