Description
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 WM3compliant 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, noncompliances, 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
