Waste assessor

Waste Assessor
Tockwith, North Yorkshire
£-Attractive salary
Our client is a leading operator within the waste management and environmental services sector, specialising in solvent recovery and hazardous waste treatment. With a strong focus on compliance, innovation, and sustainability, the company provides high-quality services to clients across the UK. They are now looking for a Waste Assessor to join their team based in Tockwith, York.
Key Responsibilities:
Waste Assessment & Classification
* Provide timely technical assessments of waste enquiries by accurately characterising and classifying waste materials.
* Liaise with clients to gather the information needed to help prepare quotations and generate waste collection documentation, packing instructions and labels.
* Verify waste descriptions, EWC codes, and supporting documentation (LoW codes, SDS, WM3 assessments, consignment notes).
* Conduct WM3‑compliant hazard property assessments (HP4, HP6, HP8, HP10, HP14 etc.).
* Assist in routing waste to appropriate treatment, recovery, or disposal outlets.
Documentation & Duty of Care
* Check and validate Duty of Care paperwork, consignment notes, and transfer notes.
* Ensure all waste movements comply with permit conditions and legal requirements.
* Maintain accurate digital and paper records for audit readiness.
* Support the creation of WM3 assessments, sampling plans, and classification reports.
Sampling & Testing
* Take representative samples in line with technical guidance.
* Prepare samples for laboratory analysis (chemical, physical, and ecotoxicity testing).
* Interpret laboratory results and convert them into WM3 hazard property outcomes.
* Update waste acceptance criteria (WAC) and internal classification databases.
Operational Support
* Work closely with the transfer station, yard staff, and transfer chemist to ensure safe and efficient waste handling.
* Provide technical guidance to operatives on segregation, contamination, and hazard controls.
* Provide holiday cover for the transfer station
Compliance & Environmental Protection
* Ensure all activities align with the site Environmental Permit, management system, and EA guidance.
* Support internal audits, EA inspections, and corrective action plans.
* Identify and report environmental risks, non‑compliances, and near misses.
* Promote best practice in pollution prevention, spill response, and safe waste handling.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Educated to degree level in Chemistry or closely related subject
* Experience in waste management, environmental compliance, or laboratory work.
* WAMITAB, CIWM, or equivalent qualifications (desirable).
* Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations and WM3 (essential).
* Full UK driving licence.
This is a full time, permanent role working 40 hours per week, 8:30am-5pm Mon – Thurs and 8am-4:30pm Fri.
Ref: J9654