Fife
Resource
Solutions
JOB INFORMATION PACK
Job Title:
Zero Waste Assistant (Climate Change & Zero Waste)
Reference No:
FIF07582
Advert Closing Date:
18 June 2017
Location:
Bankhead Central, Glenrothes, Fife
Hours:
36 hours/week
Salary:
£14,041 - £16,838 (£7.48 - £8.97 per hour). A Scottish
Local Government living wage of £8.33 per hour applies
to this post.
Post Status
Temporary until 31st March 2018
If you have any queries about the job information, application or the application process, please
contact Carrina Watt by emailing [email protected] . The postal address is: Lochhead
Landfill Site, North of Wellwood, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 0RX.
Normally applications will not be considered after the closing date. Please note that we do not
accept Curriculum Vitae (CVs) instead of or in addition to your application.
We value diversity and are striving towards equality of opportunity. All applicants will be
considered fairly and on merit.
How to Apply
Accessibility
Fife Resource Solutions wants its recruitment application process to be accessible to the
communities we serve. Job information can be made available in alternative formats including
audio, paper, large print and Braille, and translation upon request. We may need to involve
other agencies to help us with this. If you require an alternative format or language to help you
apply for this post you should email [email protected] to advise of your specific
requirements.
If you are unable to access the internet at home, you can do so at your local library. For further
information, or to find your nearest library, visit www.fifedirect.org.uk/libraries or telephone
01592 583204.
Selection Process
Contact Stephanie Newstead on 03451 55 55 55 ext 440294 for general enquiries and
informal discussions on the post.
If you are selected for interview, you will be contacted through the email address you provided
on your application so it is important that you check your email account regularly, if you did not
supply an email address you will be contacted via information provided.
If you are selected for interview, you will be required to produce original forms of identification to
confirm that you are permitted to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and
Nationality Act 2006. If you are not currently entitled to work in the UK, we advise that you visit
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk for further information about working in the UK.
The successful candidate will be asked to complete a ‘fit for work’ declaration or a preemployment medical questionnaire and a Criminal Convictions Declaration Form before any
unconditional offer of employment can be made. For some posts, candidates will be asked to
apply for a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Membership. Further information
can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk website under Types of Disclosure and at
www.pvgschemescotland.org.
Living and Working in Fife
Great education, superb transport links, a growing economy and a wide range of leisure and
housing choices, Fife has it all!
Fife lies on the east coast of Scotland, between Edinburgh and Dundee, and is one of
Scotland's fastest growing regions. We are going from strength to strength offering competitive
employment opportunities coupled with quality alternatives to big city living and everything you
would need for a healthy work life balance. As Edinburgh is in easy reach, Fife residents can
also benefit from the amenities of Scotland’s capital city.
As well as great golf (St Andrews is home to the game after all) and leisure facilities, our
countryside, wildlife and award winning beaches attract over a quarter of a million visitors every
year.
Fife is also rich in history; it's the birthplace of Adam Smith and Andrew Carnegie, as well as
being the historic seat of Scottish Kings. If you are interested in culture, we have award winning
community cultural festivals, theatres, libraries, museums and galleries.
The Kingdom of Fife is a place of contrast and opportunities, packed with potential.
Living in Fife
Property in Fife spans all the options. From picturesque fishing villages in East Neuk, to
medieval streets in St Andrews and new housing across Fife, there's a home to suit every taste.
Fife offers excellent properties, easy commutes and fresh air on your doorstep.
184 schools offer the Curriculum for Excellence to learners from 3 to 18, helping 50,000 children
and young people develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they will need to flourish in life.
Fife is home to one of Scotland’s most famous universities, St Andrews. Fife College offers
qualifications and provides opportunities for learning at home or in the community across Fife.
The college works with local employers to help meet their employment needs.
Leisure
Leisure comes naturally in Fife, from modern sports facilities to some of Scotland’s most
beautiful parks, gardens, countryside and coastal paths and a packed events programme.
Cycling is an ideal way of taking in the Fife landscape with over 300 miles of dedicated cycle
routes (www.fife-cycleways.co.uk). Award winning blue flag beaches offer miles of clean white
sand and protected wildlife, so good that we welcome over a quarter of a million visitors every
year. Of course Fife is also the home of golf and has 5-star courses.
Travel & Location
The Fife transport infrastructure is excellent and accessible so you should find travelling
throughout Fife simple. We experience few of the commuting pressures of major cities thanks
to the first-class road and railway network.
By rail, the local Fife Circle Network connects major towns and villages with 19 stations, and the
main east coast line from London to Aberdeen provides fast and regular links to the cities. By
car, Fife is next to Scotland’s major motorway network. From south Fife, Edinburgh is just 30
minutes away, Glasgow just 45 minutes and Perth 30 minutes. The Ferrytoll Park and Ride at
Inverkeithing provides an alternative to car journeys into Edinburgh from the north. Dundee is
also just a short journey across the river Tay.
Both Glasgow and Edinburgh airports can be reached in under an hour.
Business & Jobs
Fife is redefining its economic landscape with high-tech industries, tourism and renewable
energy. Once home to ship-building, mining and heavy manufacturing, Fife is a place that
encourages innovation and entrepreneurship. Commitment to education, workforce training, lifelong learning and skills development helps to attract and retain talent, develop a knowledge
economy and promote a culture of enterprise.
For more about Fife see www.welcometofife.com
Job Profile
Within Fife Resource Solutions LLP
Post Title:
Zero Waste Assistant (Climate Change & Zero Waste)
Reports to:
Service Manager, Climate Change & Zero Waste Team
Job Family &
Level:
FC3
Job Purpose:
To support the teams Project Managers in the implementation of climate change &
zero waste projects through:

Providing practical advice to householders and others.

Undertaking surveys and audits in relation to specific projects

Managing and maintaining information
The projects initially will focus on Zero Waste projects but future work may include
other environmental projects required by the team.
Key Tasks &
Project Support
Responsibilities:

Undertake audits and inspections of recycling and waste collection services
(e.g. household bins and recycling points)

Undertake waste compositional analysis
Education/Awareness

Provide advice to householders and others on for projects e.g.
o
recycling and waste collection services.
o
materials can be recycled/composted and the facilities provided for
this.

Take part in surveys and promotional events to promote successful delivery of
projects

Respond to email enquiries from the public regarding projects and services
provided e.g. waste/recycling services
Administration

Maintain records and provide written reports to Project Managers on project
activities (e.g. Complaints investigated and their outcomes, results of surveys
and project administration information)

Support projects through arranging events, meetings etc.
General Tasks &
Responsibilities: Decisions Made

Decide on the level of advice to be given to householders and others.

Decide whether to recommend action based on project requirements, e.g.:
o
Whether to withdrawal of recycling/composting containers.
o
Whether a householder conforms to the Service’s requirements for
the provision of an additional or larger waste bin.
Supervision Received
The post-holder will be expected to work with minimum supervision and will spend
time out on sites but will take advice and instructions from the Project Managers or
delegated officer on a day to day basis.
Work Complexity

Required detailed knowledge of the project aims and objectives.

Requires knowledge of:
o
the waste collection and recycling activities and segregated
collection of waste
o
Environmental strategies and the drivers for Fife Council.

Requires to be assertive and tactful in dealing with members of the public.

Requires to use MS Office software (Outlook, Word and Excel)
Contacts

Regular contact with Project team.

Daily contact with waste collection crews and members of the public.

Regular contact with the Climate Change and Zero Waste Team and
Environmental Operations Team.

Occasional contact with elected members.

Contact with members of the public requires the application of well-refined
skills allied to the ability to defuse potentially confrontational situations.
Creative Work

Participate in development and implementation of promotional and
educational material relating to climate change and zero waste.

Complete statements and reports for Project Managers or other delegated
officer.

Carry out customer surveys under supervision of Project Managers or other
delegated officer

Participate in awareness campaigns.
Any Other Duties
Any other duties as identified by the Project Managers
Special
Conditions:

A full current driving licence is essential as you will be required to deliver
project information / materials (leaflets, posters or food waste liners for
example) and any other information regarding recycling or climate change
which needs to be communicated on a face to face (door to door basis).

Requirement to wear PPE as required.

Some working out with normal working hours (7am – 8pm) and weekends will
be required.
Person Specification
Zero Waste Assistant within Fife Resource Solutions LLP.
Attributes
Essential
Desirable
Assessment
Experience
 Ability to deal calmly and
tactfully with members of
the public to persuade and
encourage participation in
the Council’s recycling /
environmental projects.
 Ability to talk confidently
and enthusiastically to
groups of people, including
Businesses, regarding
Recycling Issues.
 Experience with basic
software packages including
MS Office.
N/A
Application Form
Interview
Education,
Qualifications &
Training
N/A
Application Form
Interview
Skills, Abilities &
Knowledge
 Flexibility in carrying out
other duties.
 Prepared to work in different
areas of Fife as required.
 Ability to record information
accurately, e.g. audit sheets,
surveys.
 Full Driving Licence.
 Knowledge of Council
environmental strategies,
e.g. Zero Waste Strategy
 Ability to work out with
normal working hours when
required.
Application Form
Interview
Interpersonal &
Communication
Skills
 Good Communication Skills.
 Customer Care Awareness.
 Capable of working alone
with minimal supervision.
 Capable of working as part
of a team.
 Presentation skills.
Interview
Reference
Health & Physical
Attributes
Ability to provide a regular
and effective service.
Pre-employment health
questionnaire.