Waste and Recycling Officer

2 weeks ago


Hereford, United Kingdom Hoople Ltd Full time

**About The Role**:
Contract: Fixed Term until 30/06/2025

**Salary**: £25,979 - £29,777

Hours: 37

Location: Hereford

Closing Date:26/02/2024

Interview Date: 14/03/2024

Herefordshire Council is looking for an enthusiastic and customer focussed individual to join its friendly Waste Management Team. We have an Integrated Waste Strategy with far reaching ambitions and new targets to cut carbon, increase waste minimisation, reuse, recycling and composting activities and will soon be embarking on the introduction of a new waste collection contractor.

Your role will be to encourage behavioural change of residents & businesses across the county through monitoring services and contractors, engaging with the public and resolving problems to help deliver excellent services which contribute towards our ambitions.

We are looking for someone who is a great communicator, has the ability to encourage behavioural change and can resolve problems.

The ability to travel independently around the county is essential. The working day can involve some early starts and some late finishes. Weekend working is also expected on some occasions.

The post is based at Plough Lane in Hereford with the team working from here for 1 day per week with working from home also current practice.

Please note this role is NOT a waste collection operative post and does NOT involve collecting the rubbish and recycling.

**Benefits of working for Herefordshire Council**:

- A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:

- **Pension **Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
- **Generous Annual Leave**: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum
- **Flexible working**:flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
- **Employee Assistance Programme**: 24/7 access to support and counselling
- Payment of **professional membership fees**:

- **Pick your perks **- our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.

We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
- Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
- Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant;
- Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.


  • Waste Operative

    4 weeks ago


    Hereford, United Kingdom Waste Efficiency Full time

    Waste Efficiency are seeking a hard working and driven individual to join us as an environmental operative at our customer's site in Hereford. We are the subcontractors to our client and are tasked to manage their waste services on site and work closely with their HSE manager on day to day tasks. Using fork lift trucks and waste vehicles to empty waste...

  • Contracts Officer

    1 day ago


    Hereford, United Kingdom Coyles Full time

    One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Contracts Officer. This is a temporary contract for 2 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance. Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary The post-holder will support the operational provision of waste and environmental maintenance related contracts and Public Realm...

  • Contracts Officer

    2 days ago


    Hereford, United Kingdom Coyles Full time

    One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Contracts Officer. This is a temporary contract for 2 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance.Main Purpose of Post/Job SummaryThe post-holder will support the operational provision of waste and environmental maintenance related contracts and Public Realm Services...

  • Pedicargo Operator

    4 weeks ago


    Hereford, United Kingdom Pedicargo Full time

    **PEDICARGO need you...** **We are on the hunt for Pedicargo Operators.** PEDICARGO move thousands of items of freight, recycle tonnes of trade waste and manage mobility schemes, all using cargo bikes! **We are making a difference** **and we are growing**. With big projects in the pipeline we need more people to help us with our plans. We want to employ...

  • Wash Plant Operator

    4 days ago


    Hereford, United Kingdom Hereford Quarries Ltd Full time

    **Who We Are** Hereford Quarries is licensed by the Environment Agency to accept and process inert waste for the production of recycled aggregates and screened soil and operates from our 10-acre site just outside Hereford on the A465 Hereford to Bromyard Road, along with our Upper Lyde Gravel Pit. We have a full-time opportunity for an enthusiastic,...

  • School Cleaner

    4 weeks ago


    Hereford, United Kingdom Re Resource Group Full time

    **School Cleaner job available in Hereford area** **Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary to Permanent** **Flexible working hours between 15:30 - 21:00 (4 hours of work daily)** **DBS check to be undertaken before starting date.** **Hourly pay £9.50** - Carrying out general cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping and cleaning windows - Removing old food...

  • Wash Plant Operator

    7 days ago


    Hereford, United Kingdom Hereford Quarries Ltd Full time

    **Wash Plant Operator** **Who We Are** Hereford Quarries is licensed by the Environment Agency to accept and process inert waste for the production of recycled aggregates and screened soil and operates from our 10-acre site just outside Hereford on the A465 Hereford to Bromyard Road, along with our Upper Lyde Gravel Pit. We have a full-time opportunity...

  • Refuse Collector

    4 weeks ago


    Hereford, United Kingdom Multistaff Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Our client based in Hereford are looking for Refuse Collectors to join the busy team in the Environmental industry - Full training provided - Covering holidays and sickness. **Duties**: - Collecting Waste and recycling bins from residential and commercial properties - Working in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions - Able to walk at approx. 10...

  • Revenues Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Hereford, United Kingdom Herefordshire Council Full time

    Revenues Officer - Contract: Permanent - Hours: 37 - Location: Nelson Building, Hereford - Salary: Hoople Band B £19,712 - £24,790 per annum - Closing Date:17th February 2023 - Interview Date: 27th February 2023 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our high performing Revenues and Benefits team working in a fast paced changing environment as a...

  • Workshop Apprentice

    3 weeks ago


    Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom FCC Environment Full time

    Apprentice Workshop Mechanic Hourly Rate - £11.44 per hour (plus benefits) As an Apprentice Workshop Mechanic at FCC Environment, you will learn all aspects of becoming a Qualified HGV mechanic. This vacancy is for a full-time position. 25 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays - Pension scheme - Life Insurance - Discretionary...


  • Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom FCC Environment Full time

    Senior Administrator and Compliance Supervisor As a Senior Administrator and Compliance Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing contracts and our use of the Information Management System and other reporting programmes. This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week; Competitive salary - 25 days annual leave (full-time working)...


  • Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom FCC Environment Full time

    Senior Administrator and Compliance Supervisor As a Senior Administrator and Compliance Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing contracts and our use of the Information Management System and other reporting programmes. This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week; Competitive salary - 25 days annual leave (full-time working)...

  • Gardener

    2 weeks ago


    Hereford, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

    As a Gardener for the National Trust, you’ll be a hands-on member of the garden team, involved in every aspect of gardening at The Weir. Responsible for day-to-day maintenance, and the highest standards of horticulture, you’ll also play a vital role in improving the experience of visitors to the garden and wider estate.  You may be asked to work...

  • Gardener

    1 week ago


    Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom National Trust Full time

    As a Gardener for the National Trust, you'll be a hands-on member of the garden team, involved in every aspect of gardening at The Weir. Responsible for day-to-day maintenance, and the highest standards of horticulture, you'll also play a vital role in improving the experience of visitors to the garden and wider estate. You may be asked to work occasional...


  • Hereford, United Kingdom College Green Post Office and Store Full time

    We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our friendly team working in this fortress Post Office. **All applicants must pass Post Office CRB and credit reference checks before commencing the role.** **Hours will be either 8.30 - 1.30 or 1.30 - 5.30 over 5 days with a half day on rotation on Saturdays. ) Occasional extra hours to cover holidays and...


  • Hereford, United Kingdom NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board Full time

    The Project Support Officer role would provide a comprehensive professional and confidential project and programme support to the Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICS Digital Programme Team in the delivery of a number of projects and programmes across the ICB, ICS and Midlands region. The digital programme is a large and complex programme of work, with...

  • Casual Waiting Staff

    3 weeks ago


    Hereford, United Kingdom Arena Racing Company Full time

    RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve all customers in an efficient, professional and courteous manner at all times. Ensure guests receive the highest standard of customer service at all times. Be able to advise guests on all products available within the venue. To promote a happy and welcoming atmosphere within the venue. To work both alone or as part of a team...

  • Office Assistant

    6 days ago


    Hereford, United Kingdom Special Projects and Services Limited Full time

    and courteous manner. Responding to client requests for information Managing the calendars of the team, scheduling appointments and meetings, and coordinating with clients and staff to arrange the logistics of these events. Drafting and editing legal documents such as contracts and NDAs, under the supervision of a Commercial Manager. Maintaining a system...

  • Stock Clerk

    4 weeks ago


    Hereford, United Kingdom Hereford Contract Canning (HCC) Limited Full time

    Hereford Contract Canning, currently employs over 140 staff in Hereford. HCC is a rapidly growing contract canner of leading drinks brands which has recently undergone significant investment over the last two years. The future plans include continued investment, increase in staff, continued acquisition of new customers and growth of existing business. We...

  • Stock Clerk

    4 weeks ago


    Hereford, United Kingdom Hereford Contract Canning (HCC) Limited Full time

    Hereford Contract Canning, currently employs over 125 staff in Hereford. HCC is a rapidly growing contract canner of leading drinks brands which has recently undergone significant investment over the last two years. Since 2019 the business has grown by over 250% and staff have increased from 54 to over 125. The future plans include continued investment,...