We are looking for a Recycling & Waste Advisor to work for our client in Huddersfield.
Your main responsibility will be to improve and increase the quantity of household recycling from the Council’s green recycling bin service. You will visit householders providing information, assistance and guidance on how to properly and effectively use the Council’s waste and recycling collection services. You will influence positive changes in behaviour to support householders to effectively use the green recycling bin service and waste disposal arrangements. You will also advise residents of the different ways in which they can minimise the amount of waste in their grey waste bin. As part of your role you will monitor and inspect the content of bins. You will need to listen to householders and address concerns in helpful, understanding and diplomatic ways. You will often walk a great deal within a working day during promotion, campaign or service change periods when large numbers of householders require advice. You will be required to work outdoors in all weathers.
For this temporary opportunity, the role will focus on the monitoring part of the Recycling and Waste Advisor work. You will be inspecting the contents of green recycling bins placed out for collection and making a decision about the quality of recycling in each bin. You will accompany the collection crew and monitor the bins on each round, working with the crew to achieve this. You will assist with visits to householders to give advice regarding correct recycling when required. All training will be provided.
You will to be suited to daily working hours of between 6.45 – 3.00pm most days
To enable us to continue with your application for this role you must be able to provide reference details to cover the last 5 years of your work history
Please submit a copy of your CV and contact Jark Bradford office
