Waste Management Assistant Dingwall/Inverness (Regional travel across the Highlands) Salary: £17.91 per hour Job Type: Full time, temporary until November 2026 Our client, a well established organisation within the waste management sector, is looking for a Waste Management Assistant to join their operational team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with people, has strong communication skills and is looking for a varied role combining office based administration with field based operational support. This is a hands on and fast paced position offering a mix of site visits, customer engagement, monitoring activity and administrative support. Engage directly with customers, providing guidance and support around correct recycling and waste disposal practices Monitor collection routes and identify contamination or non-compliance within recycling bins Carry out inspections of public and commercial waste collection points Respond to customer enquiries via telephone and email Maintain accurate records and update Excel-based tracking systems Assist with engagement activity to encourage correct waste disposal practices Previous experience in a customer-facing role such as customer service, field support, compliance, or operational engagement Strong administration skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word Comfortable working both outdoors and in an office environment Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the Highland region Previous experience within waste management, recycling, environmental services or a similar operational setting An interest in sustainability or waste reduction practices Salary: £17.91 per hour Benefits: Vehicle provided for business travel, full PPE supplied, overnight accommodation where required, holiday entitlement and pension scheme 35 hours per week, with approximately 50% office-based and 50% field-based work (flexibility required depending on operational demands) Career development: