What You’ll Be Doing:
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Visiting residents’ homes to provide recycling advice and support.
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Distributing promotional materials, starter packs, and recycling containers.
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Promoting the use of Waste Reception Centres and Bring Bank facilities.
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Investigating public use of recycling schemes and identifying any issues.
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Monitoring and encouraging increased recycling participation.
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Conducting user satisfaction surveys.
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Advising households on bin usage and waste minimisation.
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Providing regular feedback to your line manager and reporting any issues.
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Recording detailed visit information to help target support effectively.
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Engaging with the community and attending local events.
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Responding to telephone, written, and email enquiries from residents.
What You’ll Bring:
- A strong understanding of environmental, sustainability, and recycling issues.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the local community.
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Ability to manage time efficiently, work as part of a team and independently.
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Competence in collecting and analysing data to inform service improvements.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
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GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent Level 2 qualifications.
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Flexibility to be able to support evening/weekend events.
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Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions (e.g. surveys and door-knocking).
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A full driving licence.
Why Join Us?
At St Helens Borough Council, we’re committed to delivering high-quality, customer-focused services that support a cleaner, greener future. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and community impact.
We offer:
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Ongoing professional development
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A supportive and inclusive work environment
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The opportunity to make a real difference in your community
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of environmental services in St Helens.
If you have any questions or require further information please contact [email protected]
Interviews are intended to take place on w/c 10th August 2026.
Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.
We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
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