Job Description

Salary:

31,200 pro rata (40 hours per week)

Location:

Cheshire West and Chester (flexible working across locations - depots located in Ellesmere Port and Winsford)

Cheshire West Recycling (CWR) is dedicated to delivering high-quality waste management and recycling services with a strong commitment to Safety, Responsibility, Trust, and Innovation. As a forward-thinking organisation, we prioritise people, sustainability, and excellence in everything we do.

Behind these frontline operations is our Business Support Team--a key function that enables effective planning, coordination, communication, and information management across the organisation.

We are looking for two Business Support Assistants to provide exceptional administrative and coordination support across operational services, fleet, finance, HR, HSEQ and service improvement.

This is not a generic admin role. It is a varied and fast-paced position that requires strong organisation, attention to detail, sound judgement, and confidence working with systems, data, and colleagues across all levels.

Support pathways

While both roles share the same responsibilities and grade, we are particularly interested in candidates who bring strengths in one of two specialist pathways, reflecting the diverse work of the Business Support Team.

This pathway focuses on technical administration and systems support to underpin frontline service delivery. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Experience supporting operational services using business-critical systems and structured processes.

Experience planning, scheduling, or coordinating activities within a system, including updating schedules, making changes, and managing day-to-day issues.

Confidence using operational systems to plan, manage and deliver services, including routine system administration and data quality management.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work calmly under pressure--prioritising tasks and escalating issues when needed.

This pathway suits candidates with technical administration or systems support experience, particularly where planning, scheduling and accurate data are essential to service success.

This pathway focuses on providing high-quality business administration, meeting support and communications assistance, including support to managers and the Senior Management Team. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Experience providing business or administrative support in a busy, fast-paced setting.

Confidence managing competing deadlines, priorities, and changing requirements.

Strong experience supporting meetings--preparing papers, taking accurate notes, and tracking actions through to completion.

A professional and discreet approach to supporting managers or senior leaders, with minimal supervision.

Excellent organisational and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise updates and keep accurate records.

This pathway suits candidates with a solid business administration background who are confident working independently and supporting senior teams.

What we are looking for...

You do not need experience in every area. We are looking for people who show clear strength in one pathway and are keen to develop across the wider Business Support Assistant role.

At CWR, our values guide how we work every day. We are looking for people who work to high standards and take pride in what they do, collaborate well, and build strong working relationships and take ownership and see things through.

In return, we offer opportunities to learn, grow your skills, and contribute to meaningful improvements in a company delivering essential services to our communities.

Sound like you. Here is how to apply...

Please submit -

your CV detailing your employment history and education.

a covering letter (maximum two pages) which clearly states which pathway you are applying under and explains why your experience and skills make you suitable for this role and pathway.

if you fail to attach a covering letter alongside your CV, your application will not be considered

We welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements.

We are proud to be a Gold Award holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the armed forces community, and are committed to supporting their employment and development. We will guarantee an interview for all ex-Armed Forces personnel, so please make our recruiter aware when placing your application with us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Part-time

Pay: 31,200.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person