Technical Officer (Waste, Environment & Cemetery Services)

Melton Council; Wrenthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and support

Occasional remote working

Job summary

Melton Borough Council is seeking a proactive Technical Officer for Waste, Environment & Cemetery Services. The role is based at the Environmental Maintenance Depot or Parkside Council Offices, with some remote work possible.

You will handle cemetery admin, support environmental operations and assist with budgets, asset records and project delivery. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office or administrative environment.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Able to manage data, records and information accurately.
• Ability to produce reports and briefing information.

Responsibilities

• Manage cemetery administration and support environmental maintenance operations.
• Monitor budgets and maintain asset records.
• Process financial transactions and support projects.
• Respond to customer enquiries and provide information.
• Produce reports, presentations and briefing materials.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication

Data handling

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

• Technical Officer (Waste, Environment & Cemetery Services)

Technical Officer (Waste, Environment & Cemetery Services)

Part-Time (22.2 hours per week)

Closing Date: 12:00, Monday 12 October 2026

Make a difference in services that matter

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated individual to join Melton Borough Council as a Technical Officer within our Waste, Environment and Cemetery Services team.

The working days for this role will be Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Due to the operational nature of the position, the role will be primarily based at the Environmental Maintenance Depot at Snow Hill or the Parkside Council Offices. However, there may be occasional opportunities for remote working from home, subject to business needs and operational requirements.

Reporting directly to the Senior Waste, Environment & Cemetery Services Officer, this varied role sits within our dedicated Waste, Environment & Cemetery Services team and plays a key part in supporting the delivery of services that have a direct impact on our communities every day. This key role provides technical, administrative and operational support across waste management, environmental maintenance operations and cemetery services, helping to ensure effective, compliant and customer-focused service delivery.

No two days will be the same. You will be involved in everything from managing cemetery administration and supporting environmental maintenance operations, to monitoring budgets, maintaining asset records, processing financial transactions, supporting projects and responding to customer enquiries. You'll work closely with colleagues, contractors, funeral directors, elected members, residents and other stakeholders to help deliver high-quality services across the borough.

About you

We are looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable and committed to delivering excellent customer service.

You will be a confident team player who is equally comfortable working independently, managing your own workload and meeting deadlines. You will have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience working in an office or administrative environment.

Possess excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite.

Be confident managing data, records and information accurately.

Be capable of producing reports, presentations and briefing information.

Be able to prioritise competing demands and work effectively under pressure.

Demonstrate professionalism, tact and diplomacy when dealing with customers and stakeholders.

Have a positive and flexible approach to work and embrace change where required.

Ideally have some awareness of local government services, governance processes, budgets or financial monitoring.

Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work-related travel.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within local government. Full training and support will be provided, and there will be opportunities to gain valuable experience across a broad range of environmental and community-focused services.

Additional information

Contact information follows below:

Amanda Hume - Waste and Environment Lead

Interview Date: 20 October 2026.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Melton Borough Council is committed to offering a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that meet the essential criteria for a job profile and who:

• Declare themselves to have a disability covered by the definition outlined within the Equality Act 2010