Paldeep Bhatti to take helm at Kent Resource Partnership
Paldeep Bhatti has been appointed as Kent Resource Partnership’s (KRP) new manager, taking over from Paul Vanston who is leaving the organisation this month.
Mr Bhatti was previously projects officer for the KRP – the body representing the 13 Kent local authorities on waste issues.
His role saw him take the lead on Kent-wide projects including the MetalMatters communications campaign to 2012, the coordination of health and safety training in partnership with CIWM experts during 2013 and 2014 and most recently working with WRAP on the delivery of a ‘Recycle Now’ communications campaign to Kent residents.
In his new role, Mr Bhatti has said he will prioritise the ‘big ticket’ goals agreed by the KRP Members Board. This will focus on further optimisation of collections in Kent, prioritised focus on waste reduction, increasing the quantities and quality of recyclates collected across Kent and securing further benefits from partnership working within the councils, and with national partners.
Mr Vanston is moving on to become head of waste resources for South Cambridgeshire district council and Cambridge city council having worked in the role for over seven years.
Commenting on the promotion, Mr Bhatti said: “I am really pleased to take up the KRP Manager role. Councillors wish this partnership to be ambitious, to grasp nettles, and work collaboratively with public and private sector partners. I’ve enjoyed playing my part on these to date, and now welcome the opportunity to go into another gear.”
Paul Vanston, outgoing KRP manager said: “I’m delighted Paldeep secured this appointment on merit. The two of us have been a KRP duo for the last five years. I’ve enjoyed working with him, and I know many of our partners have too. His work with councillors, colleagues and communities has been first class. I wish him all the best in his new role.”
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Ray Burberry to retire from WAMITAB
Ray Burberry, qualifications manager at waste industry training body WAMITAB has announced he is to retire from the organisation after over 20 years of service.
Mr Burberry joined WAMITAB in 1995 where he overlooked the delivery and qualifications offered by the body and acted as a liaison and link with the government and regulators. His retirement will be effective from the end of March.
Mr Burberry said: “It has been a pleasure working with colleagues within the organisation and with WAMITAB’s network of approved training providers and assessors, as well as with the industry regulators and the health and safety community. I am grateful for all the support over the years but I feel now is a good time to hand over the reins.”
Chief executive, Chris James, said: “Ray’s name is almost synonymous with WAMITAB, and it is with a sense of nostalgia that we will say farewell to him after he has served over 20 years with the organisation. During his time with WAMITAB, Ray has played an invaluable role in helping operators to understand technical competence and supporting the industry through numerous changes in legislation and regulations.”
Katie Cockburn – who currently works as qualifications & development officer – will be taking over the role of qualifications manager from 1 April 2016.
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Andigestion appoints business development manager
Carly Kilbey has been appointed Andigestion’s new business development manager at its food waste recycling plant in Holsworthy, Devon.
As part of her new role Carly will be strengthening existing relationships with Andigestion’s customers and looking for new opportunities to expand the company in Devon and Cornwall, as well as in the area around the company’s second plant in Gloucestershire.
Ms Kilbey said: “It is an exciting time to be joining Andigestion. The company is growing rapidly and is looking at ways to expand our offering and create tailor-made food waste recycling plans to meet the varying needs of businesses.
“Having grown up in Devon, it’s great to be part of local company working to increase food waste recycling in this area, protecting the beautiful environment that I know.”
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