Commercial Waste Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Zero Waste (strategy) team and help contribute to our statutory waste diversion and recycling obligations set by the Scottish Government/UK Government.

You will help deliver Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill strategies and targets, play a vital role in the Zero Waste strategy team and contribute to the smooth running and development of waste & recycling services. Your focus will be within the Commercial Waste Team, proactively bringing in new customers to the service whilst carrying out day-to-day contract management of existing customers.

You will help ensure we have an efficient and effective collection of waste and recycling from approximately 1700 customers. Working closely with others in the Zero Waste Team and our in-house Operations Team you will help shape services, problem solve and assist customers to set up waste collections in line with current and/or upcoming legislation. You will also have responsibility for permits at Household Waste & Recycling Centres as well as bin & skip collection services for businesses. Other elements will include strategy and development of income streams and services.

You will communicate effectively to all stakeholders such as customers, Operations, Politicians, Planners and others in the Waste Industry. This role involves dealing with customers, stakeholder and Political enquiries as well as an element of project and development work. Some of the work will require forging close links with communities and individuals to ensure that the use of recycling services available are maximised.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

Requirements

• Essential

• Educated to HND standard or demonstrate equivalent experience in the Waste and Resources industry.
• Proven skills and experience in dealing with the public, in often challenging situations.
• Proven project delivery and management.
• Excellent ICT skills and knowledge.
• Ability to use own initiative and problem solve.
• You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

• A good understanding of PKC/ Local Government.
• An understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation such as The Environmental Protection Act, Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill & Waste (Scotland) Regulations.
• Experience of sales.

The Individual

• Able to work in a fast paced environment and switch to different tasks easily.
• Able to work accurately with detailed information.
• Can work on your own or as part of a team, both in communities or at home, office, operational depots.
• Be able to work with sometimes challenging customers.

Please direct any questions about the role to Ruairidh Hanna, Waste Services Coordinator. When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.