Section
Waste Management
Location
Argyll Road
Salary
£26,824 to £28,142 per annum
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Sunday 19 October 2025
Reference
EPNS04010
Waste Engagement Officer
Permanent, Full Time - 37 hours per week
Grade 5 - £26,824 - £28,142 per annum
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to establish a career in the rapidly expanding area of recycling/waste management. The successful candidate will be assisting in the provision of household recycling schemes in Preston through interacting with the public dealing with issues relating to contaminated recycling bins. This involves speaking to the public, explaining how the recycling scheme works and possibly removing bins.
Good communication skills are essential as you will be dealing extensively with members of the public. The normal working week is 37 hours. You must be a flexible, self-motivated individual. A driving licence is essential for the role.
Hours of work will be 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm.
As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.
International Sponsorship - this role is not open to International Sponsorship.
We are a and Living Wage employer