Technical Assistant - Environmental Services

Minerva Recruitment; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Assistant for a local council's Environmental Services team in Essex. This full-time, temporary position involves monitoring service efficiency, analyzing data, and coordinating various projects. Candidates should have at least 6 GCSEs, strong customer service skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The role offers hybrid working and the chance to contribute to significant environmental initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Hybrid working arrangement

Exposure to diverse projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 GCSEs grade C or above, including English and Maths.
• Experience delivering frontline services or managing service contracts.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enhance the efficiency of environmental services.
• Analyse service data for improvement opportunities.
• Support the development of technical specifications.

Skills

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Minimum of 6 GCSEs grade C or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Assistant - Environmental Services

Location: Essex

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: 6 months

Pay Rate: £23.00 PAYE

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week across depots

Minerva Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Technical Assistant to join a local council Environmental Services team on a full-time, temporary basis.

This is a varied and rewarding role for a proactive individual who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and coordinating services to ensure efficient operations and excellent customer outcomes. You will support the management team in planning and coordinating key services, including grounds maintenance, waste, and street cleaning, while contributing to projects and service improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and enhance the efficiency of environmental services, including grounds maintenance, waste collection, and street cleaning
• Analyse service data to identify opportunities for improvement and present findings to the management team
• Respond to customer enquiries and complaints professionally and efficiently
• Support the development of technical specifications for procurement of services and goods
• Assist with budget monitoring and financial performance tracking
• Liaise with contractors, internal departments, and external stakeholders
• Help coordinate staff training and development activities
• Maintain clear communication with the wider team and senior managers
• Support a variety of projects including:

• Drafting and reviewing environmental enforcement policies
• Procurement and management of contractors
• Reviewing staffing and overtime costs
• Developing health & safety communications for operational teams
• Supporting roll-out of food waste and recycling initiatives to flats and new developments
• Analysing trial projects, including resident feedback and performance data

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 6 GCSEs grade C or above, including English and Maths
• Experience delivering frontline services or managing service contracts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and organised with the ability to work across multiple projects

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rates
• Hybrid working with a mix of office and depot-based days
• Exposure to a wide range of environmental projects and initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to service improvements and innovation

To apply or for further information, please contact Minerva Recruitment. This is an ideal role for someone looking to develop their technical and project coordination skills within a local authority environment.