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Waste Manager

Proftech Talent
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 7AB, England

Salary

£40,000 - £55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • We are seeking a Waste Manager responsible for overseeing waste management across our operational processes.
  • The role requires a BSc in Chemistry and at least 2 years of experience in waste management or the chemical industry.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with UK waste legislation, liaising with various departments, and managing off-site waste disposal.
  • The salary for this position is dependent on experience, with additional benefits including 25 days of holiday and access to a pension scheme.
  • Work hours are from 8.45 am to 4.30 pm, totaling a 36.25 hour week.

We are recruiting for a Waste Manager, whose responsibility will be to manage the waste across the processes we operate.

Duties will involve:

* Ensure all packaged process waste, including contaminated containers are stored, managed and disposed of in accordance with UK legislation and EA requirements

* Liaise with QC on analysis of waste and interpret results of waste streams to ensure accuracy of labelling and documentation to determine the most cost-effective waste disposal route

* Liaise with Research and Development in the discussion of waste streams being generated for new products/projects and the reduction in waste for current processes

* Create safety data sheets for waste streams as required in EXESS (Lisam).

* Continually review offsite waste disposal companies to ensure they meet all aspects of the 'Duty of Care' regulations

* Arrange the preparation of waste streams and untreated containers for off-site disposal, to minimise haulage costs, maximise volume and minimise cost

* Ensure compliance with Packaging Waste and Dangerous Goods Transport regulations, consulting our DGSA, as required.

* Produce quarterly waste returns and submit to the Environment Agency

* Manage the quarterly budgets to accommodate off-site waste disposal

* Manage on-site solvent incineration

* Arrange pre-sample acceptance and consignment notes for externally received solvent waste

* Actively participate in activities/audits to maintain the company EMS (ISO14001) and IPPC authorisation

Skills required

* Ability to communicate with multiple departments at all levels

* Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting workload demands

* Ability to use excel, word, and PowerPoint to an excellent level

Education, training and experience

Essential

* BSc Chemistry degree

* Knowledge of Duty of Care Regulations

* At least 2 years' experience in a waste management or chemical industry

Desirable

* CIWM (Chartered Institute of Waste Management) endorsed qualifications and/ or working towards chartered status

* Membership of WAMITAB (Waste Management Industry Training & Advisory Board)

Salary dependant on experience. Hours of work are 8.45 am - 4.30 pm on site, a 36.25 hour week. 25 days holiday (plus all UK bank holidays), free life assurance cover and generous paid sick scheme (both after a qualifying period). We also provide access to a stakeholder pension scheme, a voluntary employee medical cash benefit plan and an employee assistance programme.

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