Waste Officer

Job Description:

Waste Officer
Coalville area | Full-time | On-site with travel across local sites
Temporary (ongoing) with potential to go permanent | £22.50 per hour

We’re looking for a hands-on Waste Officer to manage key waste contracts and keep services running smoothly across treatment, recycling, energy-from-waste and landfill. You’ll make sure suppliers perform, budgets stay on track, and improvements land without fuss.

What you’ll do

• Manage day-to-day contract performance and resolve issues quickly
• Run procurements: write specifications, prepare tenders and score bids
• Track budgets, forecasts and KPIs; produce clear, concise reports
• Plan service changes and keep delivery on time, compliant and safe
• Work closely with suppliers, partner councils and internal teams
• Support haulage operations and, when needed, lead a small team

What you’ll bring

• Experience managing service contracts (waste or similar) with budget ownership
• Solid understanding of waste operations and relevant legislation
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Organised, data-driven and comfortable travelling between sites

Why this role

• £22.50 per hour with an ongoing temporary contract and potential to go permanent
• Visible impact on essential local services
• Varied work across contracts, procurement and service improvement

How to apply
Send your CV to register your interest. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.