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Technical Waste Assessor needed in Merseyside. A minimum of HNC in chemistry is required with ideally a working knowledge of waste-related legislation, but not essential.
Technical Waste Assessor
Merseyside
28,000
Permanent
SRG are working with a leading privately owned large waste management company who are now looking for a Technical Waste Assessor. You will play a crucial role in evaluating their technical operations to ensure compliance with all relevant accreditation requirements. You will assess the validity of technical operations, the appropriateness of equipment, and the competence of their staff. This role requires close interaction with their Sales Team and direct communication with customers. A strong focus on health & safety and compliance is essential. While previous experience is desirable, they will provide full training and opportunities for development.
Benefits: Development opportunities through in-house and external training, bonus scheme, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Healthcare cash plan, and others.
Other details: 22 days holiday, increasing with length of service, 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Role/Description
- Ensure correct classification of all incoming and outgoing waste, maintaining an auditable trail of records
- Follow site procedures for pre-acceptance, acceptance, sampling, and compatibility to assess waste enquiries
- Log all necessary information for quoting, transport, and acceptance on the system
- Understand site processing capabilities to enable proper waste routing
- Ensure compliance of all waste quotes with site permits and waste management licenses
- Liaise closely with Central Customer Services, Sales, and Operational functions for smooth operations
- Advise on transport, labelling, and consignment note requirements
- Assist with maintaining and controlling site management systems, including document control and data preparation
Requirements
- Degree or HNC in chemistry
- Knowledge of waste-related legislation, including Hazardous Waste Regulations, PPC, TFS and ADR is highly desirable, but not essential
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Committed, flexible, and pragmatic team player
- Professional approach with a positive attitude
- Working knowledge of Waste Treatment Processing Plant operations is desirable
- Good understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements is desirable
- Experience with Salesforce or similar systems is desirable
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SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.
Keywords: Chemistry, chemicals, hazardous waste, technical assessor, waste regulations, TFS, PPC, ADR, WM3, DGSA, transfrontier shipment, pollution prevention and control, dangerous goods transport, waste management, dangerous goods safety advisor, customer service
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