Help us to make a world of difference
Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.
We’re looking for a Waste Coordinator. Based at our Capenhurst site you’ll provide technical and operational support to waste activities undertaken by UNS. The Waste Coordinator will: prepare routine documentation for disposal of waste from site and coordinate sampling, characterisation, packaging etc. activities. The Waste Coordinator shall assist Senior Advisers to ensure waste activities are well planned and compliant with legislation. The Waste Coordinator will act as an interface between the waste team and project or operations teams, ensuring project/operations needs are understood and communicated to the waste team as soon as practicable, and ensuring that waste management activities undertaken by projects/operations are carried out correctly.
At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.
What you’ll do:
• Ensure waste advice is adhered to as provided by the waste engineer or senior waste engineer
• Ensure characterisation advice is adhered to as provided by the waste engineer or senior waste engineer
• Ensure waste and sample consignments are correct, compliant and that they are scheduled and managed effectively
• Participate and where appropriate lead waste management training, toolbox talks and on the job coaching.
• Assist in audits on behalf of UNS
• Perform duties of a consigning officer as required.
• Ensure wider waste team are kept up-to-date with project/plant requirements and emergent issues.
• Prepare method statements, risk assessments and waste consignment paperwork for wastes that are being treated, packaged and disposed of by UNS. Documentation is in place when needed by UNS.
What do you need to thrive in this role?
• Experience working in relevant field
• Waste management experience
• Radioactive waste experience
• Degree qualified in a relevant subject
What can you expect from us?
More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.
Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce
As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.
Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future