113 Environmental Services jobs in the United Kingdom

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join East Cambridgeshire District Council as an Environmental Services Officer .

Location: Ely, CB7 4EE

Salary: £30,060 to £33,366 per annum plus benefits

Job Type: Full time, 1-year fixed term

Closing Date:  Friday 15 August 2025

About Us:

The Waste Team within Environmental Services has big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead. Working with our trading company, East Cambs Street Scene, we are embedding a culture of exceptional performance and continuous improvement.

If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the Council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme as well as coming 43rd (out of 164) on the latest national council climate scorecard.

Environmental Services Officer – The Role:

Join us on our mission to create a cleaner, greener East Cambridgeshire. If you are looking for a new role where you can make a difference and enjoy meeting and talking to a variety of people, the Waste and Environmental Services Team at East Cambridgeshire District Council are looking for an individual with a passion for the environment; committed to reducing waste, increasing recycling, and maintaining our great environment.

It’s an exciting time to work in waste and the environment, as they are at the forefront of change. We have recently redesigned our waste and street cleansing services to provide a resilient service with environmental benefits at its heart.  We are now implementing a multi-million-pound new service: introducing new waste and recycling collections and investing in new fleet and technology to deliver maximum environmental benefit.

Environmental Services Officer – Key Responsibilities:

- You will play a key role in ensuring the successful rollout of the new weekly food waste and black bin collection services

- Engage directly with residents and other key stakeholders to influence positive changes in attitudes and participation

- Plan daily visits, make phone calls, and send emails and letters to our customers to listen to their concerns and find and agree solutions, applying your knowledge of the service (full training provided)

- Gather, report, and analyse information and data relating to the project to enable smooth transition during mobilisation

- Provide support to the Council’s Waste and Street Cleansing client team in ensuring waste operations are delivered as required by the Council, with high levels of customer service and engagement

- Support the waste team in day-to-day general management of the existing services

Environmental Services Officer – You:

- Have excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage and liaise with a variety of stakeholders

- Be confident to in data interrogation skills using IT systems and databases and have great attention to detail

- Have a flexible approach to work: responding quickly when priorities change, be self-motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to act on your own initiative

- Have a current driving licence and use of your own car

We are flexible about your experience.  You may be a new graduate, or experienced in waste, recycling, and street cleansing services.  Whatever your background, you’ll be interested in the environment and making a difference, with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Environmental Services Officer – Benefits:

In return, the Council offers a range of benefits including:

- Flexible working

- Childcare scheme (in approved cases)

- Training and development

- Occupational health program

- Holidays, sickness and salary pension scheme entitlements

Application Process:

Closing date: Friday 15 August 2025

The selection process will be held on: Tuesday 26 August 2025

To be considered for this exciting Environmental Services Officer role, click ‘Apply’ now!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join East Cambridgeshire District Council as an Environmental Services Officer .

Location: Ely, CB7 4EE

Salary: £30,060 to £33,366 per annum plus benefits

Job Type: Full time, 1-year fixed term

Closing Date: Friday 15 August 2025

About Us:

The Waste Team within Environmental Services has big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead. Working with our trad.

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Job Title: Environmental Services Operative
Location: Coventry
Job Type: Permanent
Shift: Days
Salary: Up to £26,000 per annum

To assist in the day-to-day operation of the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), ensuring efficient and safe disposal and segregation of domestic waste. Provide high-quality customer service to members of the public while maintaining.

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LOCATION: X-Site Braehead

HOURS: 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7

SALARY: Competitive

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION 

 As Site Environmental Services Manager, you will be required to deliver the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and waste management for the client, internally and externally by ensuring that the building including all associated service roads and car parks are fully maintained and safe through a planned and reactive janitorial and waste management programme. 

This is a demanding role, reporting directly to the Client and General Manager and would suit a  candidate with experience of working in a fast-moving operations environment with the ability to  work well under pressure. The successful candidate must be able to work on their own initiative and  as part of a team with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage ever changing situations. It will be imperative that the successful candidate has a flexible approach to working hours as they will be responsible for managing a large team across a 24-hour operation. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To manage the contract in line with company policies and procedures. 

• Manage all aspects of the on-site staff and non-staff budget ensuring strict guidelines are adhered  to. Complete budget forecasts and monthly reconciliations. 

• Ensure high standards of Housekeeping are always achieved, being flexible to meet the changing  operational needs on a continual basis and to suggest new initiatives to ensure best practice is continually delivered. 

• To provide professional support to the business in service-related matters and always promote the  ABM brand. 

• To control the delivery of the staff rota’s, completion of payroll and correct manning levels ensuring  compliance is always maintained. 

• Lead and advise the team in managing absence and holiday records including sickness and annual  leave for all site staff. 

• Manage recruitment, induction, training, development and retraining of staff. 

• Ensure adequate quality performance (KPI’s / SLA’s) measures are adhered to and any noncompliance is resolved in a professional manner. 

• Undertake and manage a daily and weekly client audit program and produce accurate and  informative weekly and monthly reports in line with contract KPI’s. 

• Investigate and record all housekeeping incidents ensuring all key personnel are always kept fully  informed, and key learning points are actioned. 

• Ensuring strict compliance to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and associated  regulations. 

• To deliver excellent communication and motivation with site-based team including communicating  daily TBT’s and Health and Safety information, in order that team goals can be achieved. 

• To lead the team in the identification of training needs and ensure accurate site records are always  maintained. 

• Ensure on site supervisors manage their teams ensuring they are fully conversant with their  individual tasks. 

• Ensure the Health & Safety policies and procedures are adhered to in line with company policies  and procedures. 

• Manage the incident and accident reporting procedures. 

• To complete all company paperwork as required. 

• To conduct return to work interviews and perform absence management processes as required. 

• Ensure all team members carry out their duties in a correct and timely manner in accordance with  cleaning / waste specification. 

• To be responsible and accountable for safety and welfare of team members. 

• Maintenance and correct/safe usage of all equipment on site ensuring any faults are reported and  resolved as a matter of priority 

• Correct usage of cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH regulations and ensuring minimal waste and  sufficient stocks are always maintained. 

• To make sure that all team members are familiar with and adhere to the Company’s Health and  

Safety Policy and Procedures 

• Ensure welfare needs of all team members are addressed in a prompt and expedient way obtaining  advice and guidance in line with ABM policy and procedures. 

• Establish/Foster and Maintain excellent relationships with all parties on site. 

• Undertake any reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  

• Ability to work on own initiative proactively and with the minimum of direction. 

• Ability to analyze problems and to implement solutions. 

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills. 

• Ability to communicate confidently, clearly and effectively, orally and in writing. 

• Ability to write concise, logical and accurate reports and procedures, 

• Proven time management and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive issues sympathetically and effectively. Ability to engage persuasively with staff at all levels across departmental and organizational structures 

• Ability to manage a budget and to forecast expenditure. 

• Strong customer focus with attention to detail 

• Understanding of Janitorial Services 

• Understanding of Waste Management Services 

• Understanding of COSHH regulations 

• Health & Safety Certificate 

• Strong IT literacy 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• BIC’S trained 

• IOSH trained or willing to undertake training 

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Lifeworks, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page

About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

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Environmental Services TechnicianAssistant

37 hours per week We require between 10-12 strimmers for grass cutting season which is planned to be between Mid March 2025 and end of October 2025.

The job will mainly include working with ground maintenance team but when required operative will be required to work with cleansing team: litterpicking, assisting area cabac drivers and completing specific tasks.

Skills

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• 2Use of basic electronic communication systems e.g. smartphone, email.
• Knowledge of basic health and safety standards associated with this type of work
• Ability to safely operate basic power tools or equipment associated with the tasks of the role.
• Able to carry out routine maintenance tasks under direction.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally in person or over the phone.
• Able to adapt to change e.g. colleagues, settings and working environment.

Experience

Experience of working as part of a team

Experience of following instructions and applying them to the task in hand.

The ability to work flexibly across 7 days.

Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Interested Please apply

Environmental Services TechnicianAssistant

37 hours per week We require between 10-12 strimmers for grass cutting season which is planned to be between Mid March 2025 and end of October 2025.

The job will mainly include working with ground maintenance team but when required operative will be required to work with cleansing team: litterpicking, assisting area cabac drivers and completing specific tasks.

Skills

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
• 2Use of basic electronic communication systems e.g. smartphone, email.
• Knowledge of basic health and safety standards associated with this type of work
• Ability to safely operate basic power tools or equipment associated with the tasks of the role.
• Able to carry out routine maintenance tasks under direction.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally in person or over the phone.
• Able to adapt to change e.g. colleagues, settings and working environment.

Experience

Experience of working as part of a team

Experience of following instructions and applying them to the task in hand.

The ability to work flexibly across 7 days.

Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.

Interested Please apply

Security and Environmental Services Manager

St. Enoch Shopping Centre, Glasgow

Full-time | Permanent - on-site 5 days per week

Summary:

Lead and enhance the guest experience at St. Enoch Shopping Centre by providing strong leadership of the security and cleaning functions, ensuring the environment is safe, secure, clean, and welcoming for all visitors, retailers, and staff.

Deliver a security-first focus, acting as the site’s senior point of contact for all safety and incident response matters.

Oversee the cleaning function, supporting and guiding cleaning operations to deliver consistently high standards throughout the centre.

About:

Praxis is seeking a Security and Environmental Services Manager to oversee the delivery of security and cleaning services at St. Enoch Shopping Centre . This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for visitors, retailers, and team members alike.

You’ll lead from the front – taking ownership of the security strategy and performance, ensuring effective incident response, and working closely with our cleaning teams to deliver consistently high standards across the centre. This is a role where strong leadership, operational expertise, and a hands-on, solutions-focused mindset will thrive.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day security operations, acting as the senior point of contact for all safety matters and emergency response
• Oversee the cleaning team via the Cleaning Manager, ensuring compliance, high standards and consistent performance
• Build effective relationships with contractors, emergency services, retailers, and internal stakeholders
• Champion a culture of professionalism, collaboration and customer-first thinking across all guest services
• Monitor budgets, resources, and contractor performance to ensure cost-effective, high-quality service delivery
• Maintain compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and internal policies

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrable experience leading multi-functional teams in a security or guest services environment – ideally retail or public-facing
• Proven track record in security and cleaning management, with strong operational and technical knowledge
• Confidence in managing incidents, audits, emergency procedures, and compliance documentation
• Sound understanding of health & safety legislation, emergency response, and risk management
• Excellent technical knowledge in relation to security and cleaning operations including legislation/compliance
• Experience with CCTV, access control, and incident management systems
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
• SIA licence (or willingness to obtain) is essential; IOSH or NEBOSH desirable
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-footfall, customer-focused environment
• Capability to deliver the full spectrum of operational services in– house

Personal Attributes:

• Proven management, problem solving and decision makingskills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with close attention to detail including in budgeting
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict resolution and influencing skills with all stakeholders
• Team player withthe ability to work effectively supporting colleagues at all levels within a high performance team environment
• A professional and credible persona and communication style
• Ability to work in a fast paced and often pressurised environment in a calm and professional manner adopting a flexible and agile approach to support the team and the assets
• Committed to working in accordance with the Praxis values

Why join Praxis at St. Enoch?

At Praxis, we combine an entrepreneurial spirit with in-house operational delivery – and that means you’ll have the autonomy to make an impact, supported by a collaborative, high-performing team. St. Enoch is a dynamic and evolving centre at the heart of Glasgow, with exciting plans ahead.

We offer a competitive salary , along with:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance and Healthcare Cash Plan
• 5% company pension contribution
• 3x life assurance

Company Values:

> Professionalism | We seek to outperform expectations with individuals able to express themselves whilst always upholding the highest professional standards

> Ownership | Every asset, problem or opportunity is treated as though it is our own. The group delivers all real estate services in house and never outsources responsibility or blame

> Entrepreneurialism | We challenge convention constantly encouraging imaginative solutions and rigorous debate in pursuit of better performance. Everyone is empowered to make decisions

> Meritocracy | Results, hard work and good ideas trump age, experience, and meaningless job titles. We have built a diverse team where everyone encouraged to work collaboratively to reach their full potential

> Action This Day | We never put off anything until tomorrow that can be done today

Apply now to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of one of Scotland’s most iconic shopping destinations.

Trainee Project Manager – Geotechnical & Environmental Services

Hybrid, Durham area 
£35,000 + Full Training + Benefits

Looking for your break into project management in the geotechnical sector?
Join one of the UK’s most respected names in ground investigation and environmental services and build your career from the ground up.

We’re seeking a driven Trainee Project Manager to support the delivery of complex geotechnical projects that shape infrastructure, renewable energy, and environmental protection across the UK. You’ll gain hands-on experience with large-scale ground investigations, work alongside industry experts, and receive full training to progress into a qualified Project Manager role.

What We Offer:  Trainee Project Manager – Geotechnical & Environmental Services

• p>Competitive salary with structured pay reviews

• 24 days holiday + bank holidays (plus loyalty days after 1 year)

• 6% pension contribution

• Annual bonus after one full year of service

• Wellbeing days to rest and recharge

• Full training and mentoring from senior geotechnical project managers

• A clear progression pathway into project leadership

Your Development Journey:  Trainee Project Manager – Geotechnical & Environmental Services

With full support, you’ll learn how to:

• Assist in planning and coordinating ground investigation projects from start to finish

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• Understand geotechnical contract management and cost control

• Work on onshore and offshore investigations across the UK

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• Prepare and deliver accurate technical reports and geo-data analysis

• Monitor project resources, risk assessments, and HSEQ compliance

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery

• Contribute to tender preparation and business growth

What We’re Looking For:  Trainee Project Manager – Geotechnical & Environmental Services

• Degree (or equivalent) in Geology, Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

• An interest in geotechnical engineering and environmental projects

• Organised, proactive, and eager to develop professional skills

• Confident communicator who can work as part of a team

• Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites and offices