We have an exciting opportunity for a Waste and Recycling Adviser to join a new, small team in the Environmental Solutions department, supporting Wessex Water in all aspects of waste management.
If you have waste management experience and knowledge of processes in either the water or construction and demolition industry, then we want to hear from you!
This role would suit someone who would like engaging with internal teams and external suppliers face to face, as well as managing all aspects of the 200,000 tonnes of waste we generate each year.
We offer flexible working, allowing you to work from home two days a week if preferred. This is a one year fixed-term contract.
What you'll do You will provide technical advice to teams on waste and recycling issues andhelp to guide the business using data and your specialist insights to ensure we minimise waste generated and comply with all waste management legislation.
Additionally, you will be involved in:
- providing technical support to operational staff
- liaising with various internal and external stakeholders
- managing waste framework contracts to ensure compliance with agreed service level standards, external legislation and continuity of supply
- helping to develop new circular economy opportunities
- analysing and looking for trends in data
- conducting internal and external waste management improvement reviews to monitor performance, identify non-compliance and risk areas, and set improvement plans.
What you'll need To be successful you will need to have a commitment to understand all of the types of waste that could be generated by the business and the drive to sustainably and efficiently manage them.
In addition, we are looking for someone with:
- a degree or equivalent level of experience in a science or environmental subject
- knowledge of wastewater treatment or construction processes or a background in other wastes generated
- two years of experience in a similar or related role
- IT literacy
- data analysis skills, including being comfortable using Microsoft Excel to an intermediate level
- a valid full UK driving license.
Who we are YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
- Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
- YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
- YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
- YTL Arena - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
- Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.
Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.
