Waste Services Assistant - x

Are you an organised and customer-focused individual with a passion about making a positive impact on the environment? West Berkshire Council is seeking two Waste Services Assistants to join our busy Waste Management team, reporting to the Principal Waste Officer (Operations). Both roles are offered on a fixed term basis, one for a period of 5‑month and the other for a period of 8‑month.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery of waste and recycling services within our community.

As a Waste Services Assistant, you will be a first point of contact for our customers, providing essential support and assistance regarding waste and recycling enquiries. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing applications for waste services, including subscription services
• Handling customer enquiries, complaints and service requests
• Maintaining records and databases
• Supporting officers to carry out their duties

Please note that this advert covers two fixed‑term positions: one for 5 months and one for 8 months from the start date - Time limited project.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a customer service role, or similar environment
• An understanding of how to deliver excellent customer service
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office
• Willingness to cross‑train to assist with other team tasks when required

West Berkshire Council is a great place to work, offering a supportive and flexible working environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of excellent employment benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work‑life balance
• Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts

You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jenny Rae (Principal Waste Officer (Operations)) on or email

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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