Manager’s Assistant

Waste Management Assistant Dingwall/Inverness (Regional travel across the Highlands) Salary: £17.91 per hour Job Type: Full time, temporary until November 2026 Our client, a well established organisation within the waste management sector, is looking for a Waste Management Assistant to join their operational team. 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. 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 • 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 • Previous experience in a customer-facing role such as customer service, field support, compliance, or operational engagement • Strong administration skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word • Comfortable working both outdoors and in an office environment • Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the Highland region • Previous experience within waste management, recycling, environmental services or a similar operational setting • An interest in sustainability or waste reduction practices Salary: £17.91 per hour • Benefits: Vehicle provided for business travel, full PPE supplied, overnight accommodation where required, holiday entitlement and pension scheme • 35 hours per week, with approximately 50% office-based and 50% field-based work (flexibility required depending on operational demands) • Career development: