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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Essex, are looking for an experienced Recycling Officer to join their team and play a crucial role in their waste reduction operations.  

Position: Recycling Officer
Rate: £30 per hour (Umbrella) 
Contract Duration: Temp (Feb 2026) Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Fully On-site

Job Purpose:

• Manage, promote, and improve local waste reduction and recycling programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Kerbside compliance monitoring of our waste and recycling contractor.
• Customer and contractor engagement and education to promote all aspects of recycling and waste minimisation.
• Handling public contact via telephone and emails, as well as undertaking administrative and operational tasks to support the effective and efficient operation of the Council waste and recycling service. 
• Introducing, supporting and promoting food waste collection provisions to communal properties.
• Auditing of communal bin stores sites and installation of additional recycling provisions, customer engagement and education.

Job Requirements:

• Background experience in waste management is essential.
• Builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organisation.
• Full driving licence essential and access to personal vehicle.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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