Technical Assistant Environmental Services in Brentwood, United Kingdom
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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 feedback and performance data
What Were 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 projects
Why Apply?
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.
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- Location:
- Brentwood
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Assistant, Technical, Environmental