Recycling Officer

Essential Employment; Tendring; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment in Clacton-on-Sea is seeking two Recycling Officers for a temporary, full-time (6 months) role. The position requires travel across the district, access to a vehicle and a full driving licence. You will support a new recycling collection service, with site-based duties in Clacton-on-Sea.

Key tasks include auditing bin stores, promoting recycling, delivering containers, and handling enquiries. Strong communication and waste-management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management or environmental services.
• Strong communication and customer engagement skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to manage site visits and inspections.

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

Waste management experience

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Recycling Officer x2

Location: Clacton-on-Sea
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 acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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