Job Vacancies and Volunteering Opportunities

Keep an eye on this page for any jobs or volunteering opportunities. You will find everything you need to apply for any of the vacancies shown here including the forms and guidance information.

Current vacancies

Traffic Controller -£24,159 per annum (Incl. London weighting)

Deadline: 11th July

West London Waste is responsible for disposing of waste collected by the London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames. We proudly treat waste as a valuable resource.

We are recruiting a Traffic Controller to safely and effectively direct vehicles, equipment and plant to ensure maximum separation of waste. This is a Scale 5-6 position offering £24,159 per annum (inclusive of £1,976 London Weighting) with weekend enhancements and overtime.

You will work a standard 36 hours weekly on a rota basis including weekends and Bank holidays. Actual commencing and finishing times to be agreed based on the operational requirements of the Site.

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our recruitment process, we have provided a form to monitor our efforts towards ensuring fairness, equality and attracting diverse talent. This opportunity closes 11 July and interviews will be conduct at work location soon after.

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

Waste Minimisation Operative £22,067 – £23,724 (Incl. London weighting)

Deadline: 30th June

We are looking for Waste Minimisation Operatives (WMOs) to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of a positive user experience whilst maximising the treatment of waste as a valuable resource. WMOs are the first public point of contact at our Abbey Road Household Reuse and Recycling Site, composed candidates with excellent communication skill will stand out. This job is subject to a rota which includes weekends and bank holidays. Industry experience is not essential but will be added advantage. This is a Scale 4 post offering £22,067 – £23,724 (Incl. London weighting).

West London Waste is responsibly disposes of waste collected by the London Boroughs of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, and Richmond. Amid the current economic climate we have maintained focus on our objectives by prioritising customers and staff which enables us to continue supporting and delivering on our stakeholder promise. Successful candidates will join our close-knit, hardworking and high performing team with opportunities for development and progression.

You may be successful at the interview if you focus on being yourself and allow your personality and values shine through. If this opportunity of a rewarding career in waste management sounds good to you, please visit our website where a detailed job description and equal opportunities form are provided by 30th June 2021

Independent Member of Audit Committee 

West London Waste Authority is a statutory body responsible for the disposal of general household waste from six London borough councils serving 1.8 million people.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a high calibre audit, risk and financial management professional to become an Independent Member of the Audit Committee and contribute to the Authority’s good governance.

Working alongside six Councillors, the Independent Member delivers an important role, providing expertise to the Audit Committee.

This co-opted position is for a three year term and will support the Committee’s work to scrutinise and review the effectiveness of the Authority’s financial reporting, risk management, audit and internal control systems

The role requires attendance at 2 meetings per year in west London and at training as and when required. The role receives an allowance of up to £1,500 per year.

The ideal candidates will have significant experience within an audit and risk management background, a thorough understanding of financial management and be able to provide professional advice, support and scrutiny in a boardroom environment.

Being inquisitive, open minded and non-judgemental with the ability to analyse information and ask questions effectively is essential.

To apply

Please submit your cv, equal opportunities form and a covering letter to recruit@westlondonwaste.gov.uk

Closing date for applications: 19 July

Commercial Manager (£34,886 – £40,866)

West London Waste is recruiting an experienced Commercial Manager to support the Contracts manager with tendering and managing contracts worth c. £10m per
annum. You will manage the procurement of short and medium term contracts to meet the changing waste management needs of our six Borough Partners. We will count on you to deliver value for money services within relevant legislative requirements, identifying, and developing relationships with new suppliers. You will have either a commercial or waste operations background.

In this role, you will be equally comfortable developing relationships with suppliers and writing procurement documentation and reports. This role contributes to the review and development of our business plans, annual reports, and committee reports. This will involve the provision of statistical and other management information, making recommendations and providing professional support and advice. High-level reporting skills and ability to produce and present insightful analytical reports are vital.

You will support the management of contractor relationships across a diverse portfolio of contracts in line with agreed procedures to ensure the performance levels, contractual obligations and commercial principles are delivered. Personal discipline, leadership, accountability, negotiation and stakeholder management skills are essential to successful delivery of this role.

The post holder must be willing to undergo security checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Waste management industry experience is desirable.

We may not process applications to this post without a covering letter, please attach one in addition to your CV.

This advert closes on 25^th July.

To apply

Please submit your cv, equal opportunities form and a covering letter to 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) (2614 downloads)
• Equal opportunities monitoring form (word document) (158 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.