Waste Management Assistant

Job Title: Waste Management Assistant Location: Dingwall/Inverness (Regional travel across the Highlands) Salary: £17.91 per hour Job Type: Full time, temporary until November 2026 The Opportunity: Our client, a well established organisation within the waste management sector, is looking for a Waste Management Assistant to join their operational team.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with people, has strong communication skills and is looking for a varied role combining office based administration with field based operational support.

This is a hands on and fast paced position offering a mix of site visits, customer engagement, monitoring activity and administrative support.

It would suit someone who is motivated, organised and confident working both independently and as part of a wider team.

Key Responsibilities: Engage directly with customers, providing guidance and support around correct recycling and waste disposal practices Monitor collection routes and identify contamination or non-compliance within recycling bins Carry out inspections of public and commercial waste collection points Support follow up activity, including reporting findings and issuing written communications where required Respond to customer enquiries via telephone and email Maintain accurate records and update Excel-based tracking systems Assist with engagement activity to encourage correct waste disposal practices Work across multiple sites throughout the Highlands to support operational service delivery Requirements: Essential Previous experience in a customer facing role such as customer service, field support, compliance, or operational engagement Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with people face-to-face Strong administration skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word Ability to organise workloads effectively and meet deadlines Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach Comfortable working both outdoors and in an office environment Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the Highland region Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team Desirable Previous experience within waste management, recycling, environmental services or a similar operational setting Experience dealing with challenging situations or conflict resolution An interest in sustainability or waste reduction practices Whats on Offer: Salary: £17.91 per hour Benefits: Vehicle provided xwzovoh for business travel, full PPE supplied, overnight accommodation where required, holiday entitlement and pension scheme Working pattern: 35 hours per week, with approximately 50% office-based and 50% field-based work (flexibility required depending on operational demands) Career development: Excellent opportunity to gain valuable operational experience within a growing sector About You: A confident and approachable communicator Motivated and capable of working on your own initiative Comfortable working in a practical, hands-on environment Highly organised with strong attention to detail Adaptable and professional when dealing with a range of people and situations A team player with a proactive and positive attitude How to Apply : For any questions ahead of applying, contact Lauren at Global Highland.