Waste Doctor

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Kier Group is a leading construction, services and property group specialising in building and civil engineering, support services, commercial property development, structured property financing and private and affordable housing.

Following the acquisition of May Gurney, the Group employs more than 16,000 people worldwide and has annual revenue of £2.8bn. Kier has the unique capability to draw on skills and experience from across the Group, offering clients brilliant solutions to challenging projects.

As an organisation that seeks to be innovative and set high standards of excellence, recruiting and retaining the right people is paramount.

Kier Services – Environmental work in partnership with clients to provide street cleansing, grounds maintenance, sustainable waste management and recycling services nationwide.

The Role

The position of Waste Doctor is an ideal opportunity for candidates with an interest in environmental issues who would like to make a real difference to recycling in Cheshire West and Chester. Waste Doctors will work as part of the Engagement team at Kier to deliver an integrated programme of face to face engagement and communications to guide, support and encourage residents to fully participate in the Recycle First service.

Job Purpose

To increase awareness of recycling services.

Encourage recycling participation throughout West Cheshire.

Reduce contamination of recycling throughout West Cheshire.

Promote recycling to Residents through face-to-face communication.

Collect data on participation and attitudes to recycling.

Drive up overall recycling rate.

Job Description

To inform and educate residents about their waste services.

Attend community events and road shows to promote recycling.

Door stepping in areas of low participation.

Carry out visits to residents struggling to use the service correctly.

Assist with school and community group visits to the education centre.

Liaise with Collection crews, Supervisors and Council Officers to solve problems that arise for residents and/or the waste service.

Work with communities to promote responsible disposal of waste.

Any other duties as deemed appropriate to the position.

What Are We Looking For?

You should have an interest in the environment and waste sector.

Customer Service experience and Computer Literacy.

Experience of promotional work/door canvassing is desirable.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The ability to work well in a team and also unsupervised

A meticulous approach to data collection and a professional attitude when dealing with Council staff and the public

The ability to confidently and tactfully communicate with the public

You should be hard working, self-motivated, enthusiastic, self-disciplined and a good time keeper.

Ability to work flexible hours including early evenings and weekends.

Own a vehicle with business cover essential for the role.

Licence to tow trailer advantageous.

Essential – Educated to A Level or equivalent

Desirable – Environmental related degree or equivalent

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.