Waste Contracts Apprentice

In this role, you’ll be working closely with other members of the Strategic Waste Management and Enforcement team, with a particular focus on the day-to-day management of the key Council waste contracts. Your work activities will focus on some of the following key areas:

Waste contract monitoring Site inspections Waste data recording and reporting, including the use of the Council’s Waste Data Management System and Waste Data Flow.

The site inspections will be undertaken with the Waste Contract Officers and will require regular travelling to the following locations:

The 10 household recycling centres The High Heavens waste complex The energy from the waste facility Waste audits at any one of 30+ waste end destination points Closed landfill sites.

The role will help support the wider team whilst giving you exposure to how the waste service operates. Whilst the role will focus on the day-to-day management of waste contracts, it will also include gaining knowledge of procuring new waste service contracts, the delivery of waste capital schemes/infrastructure projects and communication/behaviour change campaigns.

Training:

Alongside your day-to-day role, you will study to achieve the Level 3 apprenticeship throughout the duration of your time with us. For this, we’ll give you time off during your working week for study and assessments, which means no evening or weekend study is required.

Training Outcome:

We cannot guarantee a permanent position following completion of the apprenticeship; however, this is a great opportunity to develop knowledge of the waste management field of work, which continues to grow, whether working in the public or private sector.

Employer Description:

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

Working Hours :
This is a full time position working a 37 hour week Monday to Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative