Technical Assistant – Environmental Services

Description

Technical Assistant – Environmental Services

Location: Essex

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: 6 months

Pay Rate: £23.00 PAYE

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 2-3 days per week across depots

Minerva Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Technical Assistant to join a local council Environmental Services team on a full-time, temporary basis.

This is a varied and rewarding role for a proactive individual who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and coordinating services to ensure efficient operations and excellent customer outcomes. You will support the management team in planning and coordinating key services, including grounds maintenance, waste, and street cleaning, while contributing to projects and service improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor and enhance the efficiency of environmental services, including grounds maintenance, waste collection, and street cleaning

Analyse service data to identify opportunities for improvement and present findings to the management team

Respond to customer enquiries and complaints professionally and efficiently

Support the development of technical specifications for procurement of services and goods

Assist with budget monitoring and financial performance tracking

Liaise with contractors, internal departments, and external stakeholders

Help coordinate staff training and development activities

Maintain clear communication with the wider team and senior managers

Support a variety of projects including:

Drafting and reviewing environmental enforcement policies

Procurement and management of contractors

Reviewing staffing and overtime costs

Developing health & safety communications for operational teams

Supporting roll-out of food waste and recycling initiatives to flats and new developments

Analysing trial projects, including resident feedback and performance dataWhat We’re Looking For

Minimum of 6 GCSEs grade C or above, including English and Maths

Experience delivering frontline services or managing service contracts

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools

Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and organised with the ability to work across multiple projectsWhy Apply? xjnqpsq

Competitive hourly rates

Hybrid working with a mix of office and depot-based days

Exposure to a wide range of environmental projects and initiatives

Opportunity to contribute to service improvements and innovation

To apply or for further information, please contact Minerva Recruitment. This is an ideal role for someone looking to develop their technical and project coordination skills within a local authority environment

Ad ID: 5417597462