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Current vacancies

West London Waste Authority is (WLWA) is a statutory waste disposal authority (WDA). We are responsible for disposing of waste collected by the London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames.

1x Operations Data Assistant

Are you commercially minded, tech savvy and interested in a career in recycling and resource management?  We are recruiting a full time Operations Data Assistant to support the processing of customers and operate the site weighbridge efficiently and accurately. This role will assist the Operations Data Officer with data gathering for reports.  The successful candidate can expect long term career progression through the operational and projects work that we do daily on behalf of the west London Boroughs to treat waste as a valuable resource.

This is a Scale 3-4 position offering salary inclusive of London weighting £20,718 – £23,089 per annum dependent on experience. You will work 36 hours weekly on a Four days on and Four days off rota including weekends and Bank holidays. Actual commencing and finishing times may vary based on operational requirements of the Site.

The ideal candidate is friendly, comfortable with managing a high inflow of customers, operating weighbridges systems and with knowledge of Microsoft office tools, some cash handling experience, and interested in a working in a contemporary waste transfer station. Previous work experience is desirable.

The post holder is subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We have provided a full job description for your benefit.

Salary: Scale 3/4 £20,718 – £23,089 (inclusive of London Weighting) per annum
Basic Hours: 36 hours per week – rota basis including weekends and Bank holidays.
Principal locations: Abbey Road, NW10

Closing date: 21st August

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of this recruitment process, we have provided a form to monitor our efforts towards ensuring fairness, equality and diversity. Interviews will be conducted via video conferencing and start date as soon as practical.

To complete your application, please send a CV, Cover Letter and duly filled Equal Opportunity Monitoring (EOM) Form to recruit@westlondonwaste.gov.uk.

1x Carbon Manager/ Business Analyst

In response to the Climate Emergency, we are looking for an exceptional self-starter who can help us reduce our environmental impact by baselining, measuring and developing practical action plans. Partnership working skills are essential, as you will be leading and team working with colleagues from other west London authorities and a range of organisations to develop and deliver a sector-leading collaborative programme of work.

You are innovative and creative and have robust business analytical skills enabling you to knit together and interpret fragmented data, to evaluate WLWA’s position locally and nationally and to identify areas for improvement.

At West London Waste, we are committed to bring on the right people and to provide opportunities for our employees to develop professionally. We are fast-paced, demanding and appreciate “outside of the box” thinking. If you’re looking for an exciting challenge, plus the opportunity to be part of a bold and innovative organisation, please send us a CV and a cover letter highlighting how your unique skills will benefit the organisation also stating current salary and available start date.  An equal opportunities form is required as part of this our recruitment process, please see bottom of this page.

Interviews will take place w/c 31^st August

Length of contract: 1 year fixed term
Principal locations: West Drayton UB7

Closing date: 21st August

Return your completed documents by the closing date by either post or email.

By post to:
Recruitment
West London Waste Authority
Unit 6
The Green
West Drayton
UB7 7PN

By email: recruit@westlondonwaste.gov.uk

Important information for all applicants

Here are the forms and information you need to apply for any vacancies listed on this page, unless otherwise indicated.

• Equal opportunities monitoring form (pdf) (2481 downloads)
• Equal opportunities monitoring form (word document) (3194 downloads)

Return your completed documents by the closing date by either post or email.

By post to:
Recruitment
West London Waste Authority
Unit 6
The Green
West Drayton
UB7 7PN

By email to:
recruit@westlondonwaste.gov.uk – you will receive an acknowledgement to your email within 2 working days. If you do not hear from us assume your email has been blocked and contact us again.