Waste Management Technician

Job Description:

Our public sector client are looking for a Waste Management Technician on a part-time basis.

Service - Contracts & Compliance – Waste Management

Hours - 22 hours per week (3 days)

Role Purpose

To support the Waste Management Officer in managing waste and recycling contracts, ensuring compliance, service continuity, and value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Support management of waste contractors in line with contractual requirements.

• Assist in ensuring disposal facilities are available during Bank and Public Holidays.

• Support Waste Collection Authorities during fly-tipping incidents and ensure compliant disposal routes.

• Assist in developing and delivering savings and efficiency initiatives.

• Support effective delivery of waste and recycling contracts, maintaining positive relationships with authorities and contractors.

• Analyse and report on performance data, including cleansing datasets and producing reports for senior management.

• Liaise with authorities and contractors to resolve issues including invoicing, account queries, and Duty of Care compliance.

• Manage small value waste and environmental contracts and support high value contracts as required.

• Support the Team Manager and Principal Waste Contracts Officer, including providing cover when needed.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in contract support, waste, environmental or compliance-based services.

• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, including use of pivot tables.

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Understanding of Duty of Care and compliance requirements, or willingness to learn.

Additional Requirements

• Commitment to information security, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

• Ability to work collaboratively and support service development.