Job Description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the

Waste Minimisation and Recycling Team

within Carmarthenshire Waste and Environmental Services. This is a full-time role based at

Parc Myrddin Offices, Carmarthen SA31 1HQ

, with hybrid working available for part of the week.

You will support the development and delivery of recycling initiatives across Carmarthenshire, helping to improve community participation and overall recycling performance. This role is ideal for someone who is environmentally motivated, customer-focused, and confident communicating with a wide range of individuals.

Key Responsibilities

Support the delivery of the Waste Strategy and promotional campaigns to increase recycling participation. Update and maintain digital content on the waste and recycling website pages. Respond to public enquiries through social media, email, phone and face-to-face communication. Assist in the scheduling of field staff work, liaising with them, tracking outcomes, and maintaining accurate records. Collate data, set up Excel spreadsheets, and monitor recycling performance information. Help identify areas, locations or households with low recycling participation and support targeted education and awareness initiatives. Handle customer complaints and service requests, ensuring issues are resolved professionally in line with customer care principles. Support community engagement activities and occasional weekend events. Contribute to improving public awareness of recycling, waste minimisation, and reuse services across the county. Edit website content as required (full training provided). Work collaboratively within a team environment, supporting colleagues and contributing to continuous service improvement.

Ideal Candidate ProfileEssential Skills & Experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to use and set up

Excel spreadsheets

for basic data capture and monitoring. Confident dealing with residents both face-to-face and via telephone. Customer-focused with the ability to resolve queries professionally. Team player with the ability to work effectively with others. An understanding of Carmarthenshire recycling schemes (can be learned). Interest in recycling, environmental issues, and waste minimisation. Ability to accommodate flexible working patterns, including occasional weekends.

Desirable

Driving licence (travel between work locations may be required). Awareness of Welsh Government Waste Strategy and current waste management issues. Experience updating websites or digital content (training will be provided).

Language Requirements

Welsh Written:

Level 1

English Written:

Level 5

Welsh Verbal:

Level 2

English Verbal:

Level 5
(Support will be provided to reach the required Welsh level if needed.)

Working Conditions

Hybrid working available (minimum 2 days/week at Parc Myrddin). Occasional travel to other office locations (work vehicles used--travel to work mileage not paid). Occasional early/late shifts or weekend community events (notice provided).

Pre-Employment Requirements

Enhanced DBS Check (if applicable) Proof of Right to Work in the UK Satisfactory employment references

Why Join?

Be part of a team delivering meaningful environmental impact across Carmarthenshire. Gain hands-on experience in waste minimisation, recycling strategy and public engagement. Opportunity to develop data, customer service and digital content skills. Supportive working environment with training provided.

How to Apply

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OR send your CV directly to

adarsh.thomas@centurionstaunch.co.uk

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Reference ID:

RQ1643887

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 weeks

Pay: 13.26 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Work Location: In person