Waste Assessor
24 days ago
Tockwith
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