Waste Audit & Contract Officer

Overview

Cardiff Council's Planning, Transport & Environment directorate oversees key operational and environmental services across the city. The Materials, Transfer and Recovery Department plays a vital role in ensuring compliant, efficient, and sustainable waste management. The team is committed to high standards of governance, continuous improvement, and alignment with national legislation and policy.

• The Waste Audit & Contract Officer will deliver a monitoring and auditing function across the Materials, Transfer and Recovery Department, ensuring compliance with legislation, internal governance, and waste-related policies.
• Conduct routine waste audits across the department.
• Undertake spot checks to ensure accurate completion of Waste Transfer Notes, site diaries, and vehicle access/egress records.
• Support the development and implementation of waste-related initiatives to improve compliance and waste hierarchy performance.
• Lead on preparing documentation for external BSI and PAS
  400 audits.
• Support weighbridge operations, ensuring accurate classification and recording of waste streams.
• Manage the Grade 4 Material Movement Administrator and provide guidance on queries.
• Verify correct documentation of hazardous waste, including consignment notes.
• Promote and uphold the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation.

• Experience in an auditing or compliance role (ideal).
• Experience working within an operational environment or the waste industry.
• Ability to travel occasionally to the Bessemer Commercial Site using own vehicle.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and national policy.
• Accurate, methodical, and meticulous approach to work.
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex or conflicting issues.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Computer literacy, including Word and Excel.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good understanding of current data protection regulations.
• Relevant degree, HND, or equivalent industry-recognised qualification/experience.
• Full driving licence.