Job Description
Title: Technical Assessor
Location: West Midlands
Salary: up to £35,000 DOE
Type: Permanent
Benefits: Ongoing career development and progression, early finish on a Friday, Pension, Industry relevant courses to enhance progression on site.
SRG are working with an independent and growing waste management and environmental services company. With decades of industry experience, they are deeply committed to their values and their people. They invest heavily in their team, offering robust training and development opportunities to support long-term growth and success. They are now looking for an experienced Technical Assessor to join the team due to company growth and expansion. The successful candidate will be responsible for the compliance, safety and classification of waste following the relevant regulatory guidelines. This would suit candidates with a minimum of 1+ years’ experience as a technical assessor in the waste industry.
Working Hours: onsite 5/5 39hours a week Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5 pm & Friday 8.30 am to 4 pm, 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays,
Role / Description
* Conduct technical assessments of waste management operations to ensure compliance with environmental and industry regulations.
* Assess and classify waste streams using chemical data, legislation and site information
* Qualification and classification of chemicals, reporting and analysis of waste streams
* Identify and assign cost effective treatment and processing routes
* Evaluate applications for permits, accreditations, or certifications related to waste processing, recycling, and disposal.
* Provide expert advice on waste classification, handling, treatment, and disposal methods.
* Liaise with regulatory bodies, clients, and internal teams to ensure consistent interpretation of waste legislation and best practices.
* Analysis of information to determine waste transportation methods (ADR/IMDG regs)
* Work alongside site chemists and mobile chemists to provide technical assessments on waste coming into site as well as customer sites
* Provide technical advice, support and guidance internally and externally
Requirements
* Minimum HNC any of the following degrees Chemistry, bio chemistry, environmental science, biochemistry or scientific degree with significant chemistry content
* Must have recent experience working as a technical assessor in the waste industry
* DGSA, IOSH and IMDG– preferred
* Knowledge, understanding and use of WM3 & ADR and other waste regulations
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.
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to rhi.turner@srgtalent.com. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on 0161 667 1812.
If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.
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.
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