Recycling Support Officer

Rushcliffe Borough Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Leisure Centre discounts

Investment in training

Rushcliffe Rewards – Save money with 1

Job summary

Rushcliffe Borough Council is hiring a Recycling Support Officer to join the recycling2go team. The role covers 37 hours per week on a permanent contract, delivering waste and recycling services to residents and helping maintain high recycling rates with minimal contamination.

You will advise customers, solve problems, and provide administrative support including keeping computer records. A full driving licence is required, and weekend work may be needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of waste collection and recycling services.
• Ability to maintain computer records and handle admin duties.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise residents on waste and recycling services.
• Solve customer problems and adapt services to needs.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support.

Skills

Waste services knowledge

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Recycling Support Officer

37 hours per week

Permanent contract

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative individual to join the Council’s award winning recycling2go team. As leaders in the waste management sector it is essential we employ high quality staff.

The recycling2go team deliver waste and recycling services for the residents of the borough. Our Recycling Support Officer will have a knowledge of waste collection and recycling and with significant changes in the pipeline for waste service be flexible and willing to adapt to any change that may affect our services.

We are looking for someone to join our team who has a knowledge of waste services in general, including Rushcliffe’s current waste and recycling services, to offer customers advice, solve problems, and provide assistance to the elderly and infirm, and adapt the service we provide to meet the customer’s needs.

Are you the person that can offer the residents of the Borough a first class service, do you have the ability to adapt to the varied demands of the service? We are looking for someone who will help to maintain our high recycling rates and low contamination levels, whilst continuing to promote the service we provide. It is essential that you are a good team player and communicator with the ability to maintain computer records and provide general day to day administrative duties for the service too.

A flexible approach to work is essential and applicants should be prepared to work week-ends on occasions.

Applicants must have a full clean current driving licence.

Benefits of working for Rushcliffe Borough Council include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Reduced Membership fees at our Leisure Centres
• Investment in further training
• Rushcliffe Rewards – Save money with 10% off many pub chains plus many other offers

Closing Date: Sunday 4 th October 2026 at midnight