Do you want to become a Waste Management Officer? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Waste management officers oversee the safe disposal of millions of tonnes of waste produced in the UK. They make sure regulations from the Environment Agency are followed. A waste management officer can specialise in one area of waste disposal, such as recycling, or oversee many elements of collection and disposal. They are responsible for ensuring regulations and waste targets are being met.
Work activities vary, but may include:
Most waste management officers work Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required if waste facilities are open. The job involves frequent travel from their office to waste facilities.
Graduates start at around £13,500, and with experience they can earn around £30,000.
Waste management officers need to be:
Employment can be found in local authorities, environmental agencies, consultancies and charities, government establishments, industrial organisations, private waste operations and non-profit making conservation projects. Waste management officers are currently in high demand across the UK.
The minimum entry age is 18. Most entrants are graduates or postgraduates, although a variety of entry routes for different academic levels are available.
There are no upper age limits. Experience in construction, haulage or quarrying and a scientific background are desirable skills.
Most training is on the job. A Certificate of Technical Competence is required for waste managers with site responsibility, within two years.
Government departments offer a clear promotion path and with other organisations promotion may mean specialising in a certain field, eg risk assessment or working for a regulatory body.
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