Fixed Term until 18th January 2028
To work as a proactive member of the waste management team developing and implementing sustainable waste management initiatives throughout Merthyr Tydfil that will assist in achieving waste related targets.
To deliver waste management projects adhering to council policy and service requirements
To constantly adapt priority areas of work to comply with legislative changes and Authority service changes.
Work towards improving participation in all current recycling schemes using innovative methods of work
Work towards continuously improving established recycling projects.
Work towards achieving high levels of performance against legislative and service delivery targets
To promote waste minimisation/recycling/composting via education, persuasion and enforcement.
For further information please contact Paul Davies on 01685 725000 or email
[email protected]
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 27.08.2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email:
[email protected]
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.
All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both.
Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.
