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