Job Title: Waste Management Officer
Location: Buntingford, Hertfordshire(SG9)
Contract Type: Temporary
Duration: 6 weeks
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: Immediate start required
Pay Rate: PAYE: £13.50 per hour or Umbrella: £17.29 per hour
Role Overview
Seven Resourcing are currently recruiting for a Waste Management Officer to support a local authority waste and recycling service across North and East Hertfordshire.
This is a field-based role involving inspections, audits, resident engagement, and operational support for waste and recycling services. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring high service standards are maintained across refuse, recycling, and street cleansing operations.
Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work on-site 5 days per week, with approximately 75% of time spent working independently across the district.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out inspections of waste, recycling, and street cleansing services against agreed standards
* Undertake contractor performance monitoring and record findings accurately
* Complete environmental quality audits including cleanliness checks and bin condition assessments
* Record and report incidents such as graffiti in line with council procedures
* Conduct KPI inspections and participation surveys for recycling services
* Support data entry and administration across waste management IT systems
* Carry out door-to-door surveys and waste/recycling audits where required
* Assess waste and recycling requirements for new developments and advise accordingly
* Facilitate delivery and collection of waste containers to residents
* Provide advice and guidance to residents and stakeholders on waste and recycling services
* Assist with promotional and community engagement activities, including weekends where required
* Ensure accurate record keeping and reporting for all inspections and activities
Candidate Requirements
* Experience working in a waste management or environmental services environment
* Basic understanding of waste operations, recycling systems, and health & safety
* Experience working with contractors or service providers
* Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
* Ability to manage and prioritise workloads and travel independently across a geographical area
* Strong communication and customer service skills
* Proactive, self-motivated approach to field-based work
* Full UK driving licence
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