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In Brief... Recycling Officer

 Brief Description:

Responsible for planning and developing local environmental and waste reduction policies, and running recycling schemes.


5 In Detail...
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Go.. Recycled Metals Worker - from:  N.C.S. [UK]
Go.. Recycling Officer - from:  Career Directions
Go.. Recycling Officer - from:  N.C.S. [UK]
Go.. Recycling Operative - from:  N.C.S. [UK]
Go.. Recycling/waste disposal officer - from:  GradIreland

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Minimum Level 6 Cert + specialist training

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1 Salary Information
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Job Title
Recycling Officer
Salary Range*
45 - 55
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Data Source(s):
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Last Updated: March, 2011
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.

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