Ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to sustainable operations at sea?
RECYCLING OPERATIONS OFFICER:
Onboard · Costa Crociere
“Drive Success, Live your Ambition!”
WHAT YOU WILL DO
You will play a key role in ensuring efficient and compliant waste management onboard, contributing to environmental sustainability and operational excellence.
- Act as Designated Person within the Garbage Management Plan, responsible for all waste management processes onboard
- Monitor proper waste segregation and ensure full compliance with environmental regulations and company procedures
- Coordinate waste disposal operations and ensure correct labeling, storage, and landing of all waste types
- Prepare Waste Notifications for ports and ensure compliance with ship-specific Waste Disposal Schedules
- Support audits and inspections, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide training and guidance to crew on waste management and hazardous materials handling
- Promote process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and sustainability projects onboard
- Act as a point of contact between ship and shore for waste management initiatives
WHO YOU ARE
You are a structured and motivated professional with a strong interest in sustainability and environmental operations, eager to work in a dynamic and international environment.
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies or equivalent
- Experience in waste management, wastewater management, or strong sustainability background
- Fluent English (minimum B2 level)
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and manage operational processes
- Good communication and collaboration skills in a multicultural environment
Nice to have
- Experience in maritime or cruise industry
- Experience in supervising teams or coordinating operational activities
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance procedures
WHAT WE OFFER
Your contract
- Fixed-term, full-time contract onboard - typical duration 4±1 months
- Meals and accommodation included throughout your contract
Your life onboard:
- International experience combining travel, personal development, and independence
- Travel & logistics: transport covered (flights/trains) for embarkation, disembarkation, and transfers
- Meals & consumption: Free daily buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner)
- Discounts on onboard restaurants and bars (with possible daily credit)
- Accommodation & services: assigned cabin (single) with bathroom
- Cabin cleaning + free laundry service (crew laundrette and uniforms)
- Package delivery service
- Connectivity & tools: Free internet (250 MB/month) + free WhatsApp text
- Discounts on shops, products, hairdresser, and SPA
- Wellbeing & health: Free medical assistance onboard and ashore
- Welfare and wellbeing programs (sports, events, monthly activities)
- Leisure time: Access to gym, lounge, bar, pool, and solarium for crew
- Crew excursions + discounts on guest tours
- Family & friends: Opportunity to host family/friends (min. 30 days/year after 4 months)
→ Discover what life onboard looks like: https://career.costacrociere.it/shipside-benefits/]
Your growth
- Structured onboarding + welcome kit
- Mentorship program with a dedicated mentor
- Clear career path within your department
- Learning Officer for skills development and continuous improvement
- Development model to identify and promote talented individuals
→ Learn about our culture and values: https://career.costacrociere.it/explore-your-potential/
WHY COSTA
Our community brings together individuals from different parts of the world, fostering connections and collaboration across cultures, enriched by different perspectives and experiences. We are here to bring happiness and provide unforgettable memories and experiences to our guests.
Costa belongs to the Carnival Corporation, the largest cruise company in the world. We are the only Italian cruise company flying the Italian flag, sailing the world’s seas for more than 75 years, offering our guests a unique experience on board and on land.
We are united by a shared passion: to drive success and live their ambition. Whether on board or shoreside, we bring energy, creativity, and a spirit of adventure to everything they do.
Take the next step, join Costa
Additional Info
Contract type: fixed-term, full-time
Application deadline: 30/07/2026
Time required to submit the application: approximately 3 minutes
CV Format: PDF, Word or Image format in English or Italian (max 1.5 MB)
E-mail/contact of the recruiting team (not for submitting applications):
[email protected]
Further information: visit our dedicated section Shipside FAQs - Costa Crociere Careers
