Hybrid Technical Officer – Waste, Environment & Cemeteries

Melton Borough Council; Melton Mowbray; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Melton Borough Council is seeking a proactive Technical Officer to join the Waste, Environment and Cemetery Services team. The role is based at the Environmental Maintenance Depot at Snow Hill or Parkside Council Offices, with occasional home-working possible.

You will combine technical, administrative and operational duties to support delivery of high-quality services across waste management, environmental maintenance and cemetery services.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office or administrative environment.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the wider Office suite.
• Ability to manage data, records and information accurately.
• Capable of producing reports, presentations and briefing information.
• Able to prioritise competing demands and work under pressure.
• Professional, tactful and diplomatic when dealing with customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage cemetery administration and support environmental maintenance operations.
• Monitor budgets, maintain asset records and process financial transactions.
• Support projects and respond to customer enquiries.
• Work with colleagues, contractors, funeral directors and residents to deliver services.
• Produce reports and briefing information as required.

Skills

Office administration

Customer service

Communication skills

Budget monitoring

Record keeping

Report writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Melton Borough Council is seeking a proactive Technical Officer to join the Waste, Environment and Cemetery Services team. The role is based at the Environmental Maintenance Depot at Snow Hill or Parkside Council Offices, with occasional home-working possible.

You will combine technical, administrative and operational duties to support delivery of high-quality services across waste management, environmental maintenance and cemetery services.