Recycling Officer

Role of the Job

The successful candidate will work as part of a team both locally and Countywide. They will help to deliver specific waste and recycling services to the residents of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and provide valuable support to crews with respect to planning routes, dealing with customer requests and monitoring data. Based at Stakeford primarily, we are looking for a forward thinking, positive and motivated individual who can implement new projects and systems in an ever-demanding service.

Requirements of the Job

• Experience within Waste services is preferred, with any knowledge of route planning and optimisation considered.
• Effective ICT skills
• Driving Licence essential

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work. For further information about working for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], please visit our website here.

Why Choose Us?

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

Additional Information

Please note that this is a full time position. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or ring [contact hidden] with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted.