Commercial Assistant

Countrystyle Recycling; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Commercial Assistant to support their dynamic team in the waste management sector. This role involves planning and implementing strategies for fuel production and recycled materials, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing logistics for recyclate movements. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Join a forward-thinking company committed to employee wellbeing and sustainability, offering various benefits including life insurance and a cycle-to-work scheme. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Life Insurance with access to GP24

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Company Events

GymFlex salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in a multi-functional administrative role.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Compile KPI suites and assist with regulatory pre-notifications.
• Organize logistics for recyclate load movements.
• Ensure compliance with site permit conditions.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Prioritization

Operations Experience

Education

GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent

Tools

AMCS

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Assistant

Location: Ridham Dock Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8SR

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Hours: Monday - Friday 40hrs

About Us

Countrystyle Recycling are proud to operate the largest independent fleet of modern waste management vehicles in Kent, London and the South East. Our fleet vehicles include dustcarts, skip trucks, hook loaders and bulk haulage lorries.

About The Role

To support and assist the Commercial team in planning, developing and implementing strategy for the production of various fuels for use in EfW and biomass plant in the UK and Europe and for the production of recycled gypsum powder. To provide cover (as necessary) for the operation of the Ridham weighbridge.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Compile the relevant KCC, Suffolk and Kingston contract KPI suite on a weekly and monthly basis, in arrears, that details the number of loads sent from external suppliers, where they were sourced from, individual load weights and the quality of each load.
• Assist with raising all TFS Regulation pre-notifications as required under the Regulations and as necessary to meet our end user requirements and CRL's stock management.
• Ensure all pre-notifications are complete accurately, sent to all relevant Regulators in advance, within the specified time limits, that pre-notes are returned fully completed and subsequently sent to all of the relevant Regulators within the specified time limits.
• Take bookings from internal and external customers for all recyclate load movements.
• Organise all appropriate internal or external logistics to move brokered recyclables loads as required.
• Book in loads with end recyclate processing customers. This includes securing all references and circulating these to all parties as required.
• Raise and reconcile appropriate purchase orders and both sales and purchase invoices.
• Assist with recyclable rebates for all relevant customers
• Assist with the administration associated with annual price reviews and adjustments/increases.
• Compile Quarterly Waste Returns to be submitted to the Environment Agency.
• Assist Fuel Resourcing Manager and Waste Output Manager with daily, weekly and monthly forecasting for incoming and outgoing tonnage data to ensure annual budgets are achieved.
• Direct traffic entering and exiting site via the weighbridge in line with the weighbridge operating manual.
• Check incoming loads, ensuring compliance with site permit conditions including permitted European Waste Codes.
• Accurately record weights and waste type by vehicle, completing appropriate documentation and signatures.
• Ensure the haulier has an up-to-date Waste Carrier's Licence and Waste Transfer Note per movement or an annual WTN.
• Immediately report any contamination or non-performing wastes delivered to site.
• Ensure weighbridge customers are aware of the site rules and distribute guidance.
• Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work.
• Staff must co-operate, report unsafe conditions and comply with the company management systems and safe systems of work as well as co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements.
  
  

Essential

About you:

• Microsoft office particularly Excel and Outlook to intermediate level
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work un-supervised
• Previous experience in an operations environment or similar
• Experience of a multi-functional administrative role
• Experience of dealing with internal and external customers and service providers.
• GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent
  
  

Desirable

• Previous use of AMCS
• Previous experience in the waste industry
  
  

Benefits

• Life Insurance with access to GP24
• Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance Programme
• Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company Events
• GymFlex salary sacrifice
  
  

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Commercial Project Coordinator, Project Management, Project Administrator, Operations Administrator, Operations Assistant, Operations Admin, Logistics Planning, Logistics Coordinator may also be considered for this role.