We are looking for a Recycling Officer to build upon the success of the food waste collection roll out across Borough. The main objective of this role is to increase the amount of food waste being recycled by diverting it from the refuse stream.
Your next role
Working with residents and community groups you will ensure they have all the knowledge, equipment and motivation take part in the service as recycling food waste reduces the financial, environmental and climate impacts of waste disposal.
We're looking for an individual who can communicate clearly, courteously and effectively with members of the public in order to address straightforward queries, motivate and persuade householders who do not currently recycle to start and to signpost appropriate information sources where queries can't be addressed directly.
A full driving license is required
Your working hours will be up to 7.4 hours a day Monday to Friday between the hours of 08.00 and 16.00, however you may be required to work outside of these hours in order to meet with community or residential groups. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest level in customer care in line with our service standards.
This is an ideal role for a new graduate looking for Local Authority experience.
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon by 2030 together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.