About the role
We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to support the delivery of waste services across West Northamptonshire.
In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring services are delivered to the required standards and in line with the Council’s statutory duties.
What will you be doing?
You will monitor day-to-day service delivery and work closely with the waste management team to provide both operational and administrative support. This will include liaising with residents to ensure the correct provision of waste containers and services, arranging container removals, and making adjustments to services where required in line with policy.
A key part of the role involves planning and carrying out site visits across the area to gather information, help resolve service issues, and contribute to informed decision-making. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and detailed records of inspections, as well as identifying any concerns that may require further investigation.
Additionally, you will visit commercial properties to promote compliance with relevant waste legislation and provide support to the Business Waste Officer.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in the field, engaging with the public, and making a tangible impact on local environmental services.
Our benefits
You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council.
About us
At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner
The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.
If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email careers@westnorthants.gov.uk for support.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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