Waste Compliance Officer

Salary

Grade 8 - £36,363 - £40,777

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Open Ended

Job category/type

Environmental Services and Waste management

Job reference

REQAA6760

Be part of one of the best recycling team in Wales

Here at Pembrokeshire we are proud to have been named amongst the top performing Local Authorities for recycling in Wales for the last six years and we are looking for new Waste Compliance Officer to join our innovative recording breaking Waste and Recycling service.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team. This rewarding yet demanding role involves coordinating waste transfer activities, including supervising site staff and external contractors to ensure safety and efficiency. You will be responsible for managing operatives and plant, maintaining accurate data reporting, and upholding the highest standards of site operations, safety, and efficiency. Additionally, you will contribute to developing innovative waste management practices aimed at reducing waste and improving recycling rates.

You will ensure that safe working practices are consistently followed and that the highest standards of service delivery are maintained.

In this role, you will actively support Pembrokeshire County Council in achieving its core objective of becoming one of the top recycling authorities in Wales, contributing to a greener and cleaner Pembrokeshire.

You will also play a key role in driving continuous service improvement, ensuring operations are efficient and effective while meeting Welsh Government targets and legislative requirements.

Roles Available

We are seeking a permanent post for a Waste Compliance Officer.

Requirement of the role.

• WAMITAB Level 4 Certificate in Waste and Resource Management or an extensive period of relevant working experience in waste or logistics management.
• Knowledge of waste and recycling compliance requirements, including an in-depth knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and associated legislation especially relating to Wales
• Supervisor or team leading experience in an operational context. Able to manage and motivate a team, and organise own and others workloads.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices and risk assessments in an operational environment and health and safety regulations relevant to post.
• A valid driving licence is desirable, preferably with HGV and Plant Machine Operator.
• Good written and communication skills able to communicate information concisely, orally and in writing using plain English to convey clear messages to a wide range of people/organisations
• Demonstrate ability to maintain accurate records through a working understanding of computer programmes i.e. Microsoft programmes, PCC IT management systems and weighbridge software.

Why join PCC?

• 26 days holiday pro rata increasing to 31 days after five years' service (pro rata)
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent Local Government pension schem

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.