Waste Minimisation & Recycling Assistant

Job Advert: Waste Minimisation & Recycling Assistant 
Location: Carmarthen 
Employment Type: Temporary (project cover)
Start Date: 1 December 2025
End Date: 27 February 2026 (13 weeks – very likely extension)
Hours: 37 hours per week | Mon–Fri 09:00–17:30 (occasional flexible hours or weekend community events with notice)
Hybrid Working: Minimum 2 days in the office + rest from home
Salary: PAYE: £13.26+ per hour | Umbrella: £17.15 per hour

Help Carmarthenshire become one of Wales’ greenest counties!
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised person to join the Waste Minimisation & Recycling team and play a real part in boosting the county’s recycling rates.What you’ll actually do (and it’s varied!)

• Update recycling pages on the council website & reply to social media queries
• Use Excel to track performance, spot low-participation areas and help plan targeted campaigns
• Schedule staff visits, record outcomes and chase actions
• Handle resident enquiries and complaints by phone, email and in person
• Help run education & awareness initiatives in schools and communities
• Attend the occasional weekend community event (always with plenty of notice)

You’ll need

• Good written & spoken English (Level 5)
• Basic Welsh or willingness to learn (Level 2 spoken – free training given)
• Confident using Excel (creating simple spreadsheets & charts)
• Excellent communication & customer service – you’ll speak to residents every day
• A genuine interest in recycling & the environment
• Full driving licence & own car (desirable – work vehicles supplied for site visits)

You’ll love

• Hybrid working from day one
• A friendly, passionate team
• Full training (including website editing)
• Making a visible difference to Carmarthenshire’s green targets

Essential documents

• CV
• Photo ID
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Criminal Convictions Declaration
• Confidentiality Agreement

How to apply
Ready to help us recycle more and waste less?
Send your CV today – interviews are happening now!
Call 01443 230222 | Email enquiries@nrwpeople.co.uk 
Web: https://www.nrwpeople.co.uk
Don’t miss this brilliant 13-week role with real purpose!

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