Recycling Assistant

Recycling Assistant Hackney £19.98 - £26.92 per hour Full-time | Temporary/Contract 6 month Hackney Council is looking for a passionate and proactive Recycling Assistant to join our Recycling Team and support key waste reduction and sustainability initiatives across the borough. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in delivering Hackney's Climate Action Plan while working directly with local communities to improve recycling services and reduce environmental impact. The Role As a Recycling Assistant, you will support the Recycling Officer in delivering frontline recycling and waste services across approximately 60,000 estate households. This is a varied, hands-on role with plenty of time spent out in the borough engaging with residents and monitoring services. Key responsibilities include: Supporting recycling and waste minimisation initiatives across estates and kerbside services Acting as a key contact for resident enquiries and resolving customer queries Monitoring recycling performance and carrying out site/property assessments Assisting with the delivery of projects, campaigns, and community engagement events Promoting recycling schemes and encouraging participation across diverse communities Collecting, analysing, and maintaining data on recycling performance Providing administrative support, including reports, correspondence, and spreadsheets Working collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, and community groups About You We are looking for candidates who are: Passionate about environmental sustainability and recycling Confident communicators with strong customer service skills Organised and able to manage a varied workload independently Comfortable working outdoors and engaging directly with residents Experienced in administration and data handling (Excel/Office systems) Flexible, with the ability to work occasional evenings and weekendsExperience within waste management, recycling, or community-based roles is desirable but not essential. What's in it for you? Competitive hourly rate: £19.98 - £26.92 per hour Opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental change Varied role with a mix of office, fieldwork, and community engagement Experience working within a respected London local authority Additional Information Candidates will complete a short written assessment prior to interview. Interviews typically last 30-40 minutes and will focus on key skills and experience. If you're passionate about sustainability and want to make a real difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join Hackney's mission for a greener future. 🌱 Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy