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Waste Management Officer

Job Description

A client within the Public Sector based in Wiltshire is currently recruiting for a Waste Management Officer to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a waste management environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to provide technical expertise and operational management support for waste treatment and disposal services, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and council policies.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Supporting the Waste Treatment and Disposal Manager in the day-to-day management of the Household Recycling Centre network and associated contracts.
  • Managing high-value waste management and landfill diversion contracts.
  • Acting as a senior technical advisor on waste management issues.
  • Conducting compliance inspections of waste sites.
  • Providing detailed technical reports to senior management.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require:

  • A degree in a relevant field (e.g., environmental management) or equivalent experience.
  • At least three years of experience in a service provision environment, including working with stakeholders and service providers.
  • A strong understanding of relevant waste and environmental legislation.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

  • Experience with budget management and financial forecasting.
  • Membership in a recognised environmental body (e.g., Chartered Institute of Waste Management).
  • Excellent analytical skills, particularly for interpreting large data sets and financial information.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering £28 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £24 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.