At a Glance
- Tasks: Support high-quality waste management services and engage with the community.
- Company: Leicestershire County Council, committed to environmental care and community service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for training and career growth in a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while enjoying diverse daily tasks.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 29550 - 32055 £ per year.
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA
Salary: £29,550 - £32,055 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). The position is subject to a non-contractual retention payment after successful completion of probationary period of £125 per month, subject to eligibility criteria.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Usually Monday to Friday, occasional weekend work and/or Bank Holiday work may be required. Start times from 7am and finish times of up to 18:00)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 4th October 2026
Interview Date(s): TBC
Do you enjoy working with people and looking after the environment, where no two days are the same?
About the Role
As a key member of the team, you will support the delivery of a high-quality Recycling and Household Waste Site and Waste Transfer Station Service. You will work closely with your line manager to monitor, manage and report on waste related data, finances, duty of care paperwork and to assist with the supervision and procurement of waste and auxiliary contracts. You will be required to use intermediate Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets and to be trained on the Council’s weighbridge software. In addition, there will be opportunities to be trained to operate the Council’s mobile plant.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
- Hold a GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English OR Hold a BTEC National, NVQ3 or equivalent Level 3 qualification.
- WAMITAB CoTC Level 4 or above (or willing to work towards as necessary) and Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work – First Response or equivalent (or willing to work towards as necessary).
- Experience in using MS Office packages including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of waste management and waste operations (HWRCs and WTSs) weighbridge operations, and waste disposal and treatment legislation.
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) and be able to effectively engage with customers.
- Good numeric skills, be enthusiastic and self-motivated, work effectively alone or as part of a team, be flexible and cooperative, be able to demonstrate tact but be assertive, and be able to cope with conflicting demands.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.
Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
- Rebecca Hollick – Principal Waste Operations Officer Tel: 0116 305 5767 Email: Rebecca.Hollick@leics.gov.uk
- Paul McMorran – Team Manager Waste Operations Tel: 0116 305 8100 Email: Paul.McMorran@leics.gov.uk
How to Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement (maximum 500 words) that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected.
For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. 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.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.
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