Waste and Recycling Coordinator

manucomm recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer near Taunton is seeking a Waste and Recycling Manager / Coordinator on a 6-12 month contract. The role involves optimizing waste management processes while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in waste management, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate with experience in waste management preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Resilient and able to deliver cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive waste management in line with business requirements.
• Optimize material usage and improve operational efficiency.
• Work closely with external agencies to develop waste reduction strategies.

Skills

Understanding of Environment agency WM3 technical waste guidance

Proactive individual

Sound technical background

Strong office skills

Confident communicator

Education

Relevant Environmental Management Certification (NEBOSH, IEMA, etc)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Teams

Job description

Waste and Recycling Manager / Coordinator

Manufacturing Environment

Taunton

£30 – 35,000 PA DOE

6 – 12 month Contract

My client as FMCG manufacturer based near Taunton is currently seeking a Waste and Recycling Manager / Coordinator.The role reports into the Site Health and Safety Manager and will be on a 6 - 12-month contract.The main purpose of the role is to provide comprehensive waste management in line with Business Requirements, ensuring appropriate categorising, management of, reporting on and disposal of waste streams.This role could suit a graduate with experience in a similar role

This role focuses on optimizing material usage, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with environmental and sustainability regulations.The manager works closely with external agencies (Environmental Agency etc) production, quality, and supply chain teams to develop waste reduction strategies and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Waste and Recycling Manager / CoordinatorSkills / Experience Required:
·Understanding of Environment agency WM3 technical waste guidance
·Understanding of waste streams and appropriate waste management actions required
·Relevant Environmental Management Certification (NEBOSH, IEMA, etc)
·Proactive individual able to work autonomously or as part of a team
·Sound technical background
·Confident communicator at all levels
·Strong office skills, intermediate excel, word, MS Teams, etc.
·Resilient individual able to partner the business and deliver cost savings

If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today

Key words: Environment agency, waste management, recycling officer.Environmental coordinator


This role is commutable from Bridgwater, Exeter, Taunton, Wellington, Tiverton, Honiton