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 ...