Waste Services Officer

Bewdley, United Kingdom | Posted on 25/06/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries.

These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

4 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title:
Waste & Recycling Officer

To support the effective delivery of the Council's waste,recycling, and environmental services by monitoring operational performance,investigating service issues, promoting waste reduction initiatives, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Council policies. The postholder will work closely with operational teams, contractors, residents,businesses, and partner organisations to deliver efficient, sustainable, and customer-focused waste management services.

• Monitor the performance of waste collection, recycling, garden waste, and related environmental services.
• Investigatemissed collections, service complaints, and operational issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Conductservice inspections, audits, and site visits to ensure service standards are maintained.
• Support the management, monitoring, and performance review of waste collectioncontracts and service providers.
• Work closely with operational teams to address service challenges and improve efficiency.

• Analyse operational data, service performance indicators, and customer feedback to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of recycling, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives.
• Assistin the introduction of new waste services, operational processes, and legislative changes.
• Recommendimprovements to service delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Respondto customer enquiries, complaints, and service requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Liaise with residents, businesses, elected members, community groups, and external stakeholders regarding waste management matters.
• Promoterecycling, waste minimisation, and environmental awareness through education campaigns and community engagement activities.
• Provide advice and guidance on waste and recycling services.

• Ensure services operate in compliance with environmental legislation, wasteregulations, Council policies, and health and safety requirements.
• Support investigations into fly-tipping, waste contamination, abandoned waste, andother environmental offences.
• Collectevidence and prepare reports to support enforcement activities where required.
• Maintain awareness of legislative changes affecting waste management services.

• Promote a strong health and safety culture across waste operations.
• Undertakerisk assessments, inspections, and audits as required.
• Monitorcontractor and operational compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Reportand…