Waste Broker
Application Deadline: 20 June 2025
Department: Support Services
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Widnes
Description
Seras is on the lookout for top talent, to join our innovative and results-oriented team.
Seras is the UK’s number one supplier of biomass fuel! It has long-term contracts in place to supply nearly 2 million tonnes of fuel to Energy Recovery Facilities, generating renewable energy equivalent to the annual domestic electricity needs of 2% of the UK population.
Working as a part of a winning team, we look for people who can spot the opportunity to do things better and have the ability and initiative to put excellent ideas into practice. We take pride in our dedication to delivering our best every day. We bring a can-do attitude - we just get on with it. Our culture is open and honest, agile, and flexible, and we are empowered to look for solutions and bring ideas. We are accountable, we take ownership and focus and commit to our colleagues and customers. We take care, always focus on improving, owning it together and stay connected.
What is the job?
To effectively manage, control and identify Waste Brokering opportunities (Nationally, with a focus on key regional networks) with the objective of delivering incremental and profitable revenue and building a supplier and offtake network.
You must be a knowledgeable and proactive materials broker with experience in the waste sector, specifically C& I supply chains, able to coordinate the disposal, treatment, recycling and transportation of waste materials. The role involves acting as the intermediary between waste producers and licensed waste treatment outlets, ensuring profitable and compliant waste solutions optimising the utilisation of Sera’s walking floor and skip fleet.
This role will be based at our Head Office in Widnes, with the requirement for regular site visits to supplier and material treatment sites.
Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
Drive incremental Revenue with a focus on profitability
* Source and manage relationships with waste producers and disposal/recycling service providers
* Identify and engage potential suppliers/clients to promote brokerage services
* Analyse client/supplier needs and provide tailored waste management solutions
* Negotiate contracts/pricing/rates between all parties to maximise margins and ensure service efficiency
* Maintain up to date knowledge of market trends, regulations, legislation, products and sustainability practices
* Resolve service issues and coordinate logistics with hauliers and treatment facilities
* Prepare and manage documentation, records and any data required
* Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and waste regulations
* Monitor and track waste movements using relevant documentation (waste transfer notes)
* Build, maintain and grow strong supplier/client relationships
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure high quality service delivery
* Be continually focused on making the right commercial decisions to grow the business and drive incremental revenue
* Deliver brokered waste/materials treatment services generating revenue and profitability as agreed with the Procurement Business Manager.
People Management
* As required, manage, guide and develop a small brokering team
Reporting
* Develop, implement and deliver effective and comprehensive performance reports
* Provide accurate reporting to suppliers/clients and internal stakeholders
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Proven experience in delivering waste brokerage models or similar relevant role
* Established network of clients or industry contracts
* Knowledge of circular economy and sustainability initiatives
* Excellent negotiation, communication and customer service skills
* Ability to analyse data and propose cost-effective waste solutions
* Ability to work under pressure and meet targets
* Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
* Understanding of legal requirements for waste deliveries
Desirable
* Proficient in relevant software and tools
* Proficient in Microsoft Applications
Why work for us?
We have a wide variety of additional benefits including but not exclusively:
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Medicash Health Cash Plan
* Access to wide variety of e-learning development and coaching and support plus annual appraisal and personal development plan
* Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
* An engaging People Forum
* Benefits portal with access to many high street discounts
* Life Assurance
* Employee Referral Scheme up to £150
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Seras reserves the right to withdraw this advert following sufficient applications.
No Agencies please.
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