Domestic Waste Technician

Location: Field-based - Peterborough area (use of own vehicle required)

Contract: Temp to Perm

Hours: 40hrs, flexible shifts between 7am & 6pm

Salary: £13.22 per hour

Are you passionate about environmental responsibility and delivering great customer service? Do you enjoy working outdoors, travelling between sites, and having variety in your day?

Our client is seeking a proactive Domestic Waste Technician to support the safe, compliant, and efficient handling of domestic waste across their regional Water Recycling Centres.

This is a hands-on, mobile role where you’ll be the key point of contact for customers and tanker drivers, ensuring waste is managed to high operational and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations at domestic waste import locations
• Carry out routine site and equipment checks, resolving issues as needed
• Maintain excellent site housekeeping and support health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Sample and assess incoming waste to ensure regulatory compliance, escalating any issues
• Provide friendly, professional support to customers, drivers, and on-site teams

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Flexible approach to working hours within core business times
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Comfortable working outdoors and in operational site environments
• Knowledge of wastewater regulations or the sewage industry (desirable)