Waste Management Officer

Broxbourne Environmental Services Trading Limited (BEST) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Broxbourne Borough Council delivering the Council’s domestic refuse and recycling collections, commercial waste collections, street cleansing, grounds maintenance and cemetery services, plus a range of other activities.

Waste Management Officer (Ref: B109)

Starting salary. £33,381pa

 

BEST is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, conscientious individual to provide support for the Waste Management team, to assist in the delivery and development of the waste management and recycling services. Duties will include:

 

• Maintenance/amendment of round data management system
• Performance monitoring and stock control systems
• Digital round mapping
• Liaising with the Council’s planning team regarding waste and recycling services for new developments
• Ad hoc project work to deliver change and improve service performance.
• Site visits to new developments, and existing sites to review waste and recycling bin provision and usage.

 

Applications are welcome from candidates who have good written and verbal communication skills, who can apply attention to detail to produce high quality, accurate work.

 

Advanced IT skills are essential as well as the ability to scan a range of diverse information sources to help make sound judgements. Applicants must also be able to demonstrate key principles of customer care to ensure any complaints are dealt with professionally.

 

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, developers, and managing agents and provide information and advice in fluently spoken English is essential in this post. A full, clean UK driving license is essential.

 

BEST is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. BEST expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The benefits package includes:

 

• A full training and development programme
• NEST Pension Scheme membership
• Free membership to two local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite, and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.
• Comprehensive benefits and discount scheme.

 

BEST is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Borough of Broxbourne website.

Application forms must be submitted online by midnight on 23 February 2025                      quoting the above reference. Please note - no previous applicants need apply.

BEST c/o Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.

Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: personnel@broxbourne.gov.uk

Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk