Recycling Projects Officer - Waste and Recycling

Recycling Projects Officer - Waste and Recycling

Location:

Ty Blaen

Job reference: REQ
006367

Posted: 05/06/2026

Salary: £35,412 - £39,152

Grade: 7

Contractual hours: 37

Basis:
Full Time

Package:
Permanent

Job category/type:
Waste

Are you passionate about recycling and making a difference in your community? We are looking for an enthusiastic Recycling Projects Officer to join our Waste and Recycling Service at an exciting time of change.

We are delivering major projects to improve recycling performance across the borough, and this role will play a key part in helping manage and deliver that work. This includes supporting a major project to develop a new recycling transfer station.

You will work with colleagues, contractors and partners to help deliver projects, monitor progress and support service improvements that make a real impact for residents and the environment.

If you are organised, motivated and enjoy turning plans into action, this is a great opportunity to help shape the future of recycling services.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Claire Cutforth (cl).

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview:
Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager.

We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

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