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ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Tendring; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD in Clacton-on-Sea is seeking two Recycling Officers for a 6-month Temporary, Full-Time contract. The role is site-based across the local area, requiring travel and access to a vehicle with a full UK driving licence.

You will monitor waste collection compliance, engage with residents and contractors, and help promote recycling and waste minimisation. The position involves on-site duties and daily interactions with the public.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management, recycling or environmental services.
• Strong communication and customer engagement skills.
• Experience working with contractors, stakeholders or the public.
• Ability to manage site visits, inspections and compliance activities.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Monitor recycling and waste collection compliance.
• Engage with residents and contractors to promote recycling and waste minimisation.
• Conduct audits of communal bin stores and recommend recycling improvements.
• Support the rollout and promotion of food waste collection services.
• Deliver recycling containers and information to households.
• Handle customer enquiries via telephone and email.
• Provide general administrative and operational support.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer engagement

Experience with contractors

Job description

Contract: Temporary, Full-Time (6 Months)

Rate: £30.00 per hour PAYE

We are seeking two Recycling Officers to support the delivery of a new recycling collection service across the local area. This is a full-time, site-based role in Clacton-on-Sea, requiring travel throughout the district, so access to a vehicle and a full driving licence are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor recycling and waste collection compliance.
• Engage with residents and contractors to promote recycling and waste minimisation.
• Conduct audits of communal bin stores and recommend recycling improvements.
• Support the rollout and promotion of food waste collection services.
• Deliver recycling containers and information to households.
• Handle customer enquiries via telephone and email.
• Provide general administrative and operational support.

About You:

• Previous experience within waste management, recycling, or environmental services is essential.
• Strong communication and customer engagement skills.
• Experience working with contractors, stakeholders, or the public.
• Ability to manage site visits, inspections, and compliance activities.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an important environmental initiative while working in a varied, field-based role.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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