Contract Officer; Waste and Street Cleansing

Position: Contract Officer (Waste and Street Cleansing)
Location: Battersea

Adecco are recruiting for a Waste and Street Cleansing Contract Officer to join the London Borough of Richmond & Wandsworth.

Contract Details:

Type:
Temporary- initially for 3 months
Pay: £20.76 per hour (PAYE) / £27.50 per hour (Umbrella)

Location:

The Frogmore Complex, Wandsworth & Onsite, Battersea area
Working Arrangements:
You will be required to do site visits in the designated area most of the days. The position is hybrid, but you will need to go into the office at least 4 days per week

Hours:

Full time, 36 hours per week (Monday to Friday) - occasional early morning start required
Full UK Drivers Licence and use of own car with business insurance required

About the Role
We are recruiting a Waste and Street Cleansing Contract Officer to join the Waste & Street Cleansing team within the Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership. The role supports the monitoring and management of waste and street cleansing contracts, ensuring that contractors deliver services to the required standards, comply with health and safety legislation, and maintain high levels of performance.

This role is key to ensuring quality, safety, and effective contract management across the borough.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor contractor performance across waste management and street cleansing services
Ensure quality assurance, safe systems of work, and compliance with contractual standards
Investigate performance failures and issue rectification, default, or damages notices where necessary
Liaise closely with the Inspection and Enforcement Team to support inspections and enforcement activities
Respond to enquiries from the public and stakeholders regarding waste and street cleansing services
Produce and maintain performance documentation and monitoring systems
Assist in developing improved service performance and supporting continuous improvement
Ensure contractors provide accurate performance, financial, and usage information within agreed timescales
Represent the Council at meetings with contractors, residents, businesses, and other stakeholders
Assist in managing stock of service containers (bins, sacks, recycling banks, etc.)
Support preparation of briefings for senior management and Councillors What We're Looking For

Understanding of waste management legislation, regulations, and standards is essential
Strong practical knowledge of IT software and systems
Understanding of waste management legislation, regulations, and standards
Experience monitoring contractor performance and resolving service issues
Ability to manage a complex workload and work independently to meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills with experience working with the public, contractors, and stakeholders
Ability to produce accurate reports and present information effectively
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment

Apply Now:
If you have the skills and experience required for this role, we encourage you to apply. Should your CV be shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will contact you to discuss progressing your application to the client.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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