Assistant Technical Co-ordinator

FCC Environment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Best Doctors Service

Gymflex membership

Job summary

FCC Environment is seeking an Assistant Technical Co-ordinator in Leeds to support the Waste Treatment Division’s Technical and Commercial Team. Responsibilities include assessing waste enquiries, preparing quotations for treatment, transfer and disposal services, and maintaining records to ensure legal and environmental compliance.

The role is full-time with benefits and on-the-job training, aimed at delivering accurate data, coordinating transport documentation, and liaising with customers and

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry, HND in Chemistry, or a related scientific subject.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess chemical hazards and properties.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess waste enquiries and determine suitability for acceptance.
• Prepare quotations for treatment, transfer, and disposal services.
• Interpret waste data to identify composition and safe handling requirements.
• Ensure technical control activities comply with legal requirements and industry best practice.
• Support the preparation of transport and waste documentation.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, drivers, and site teams.
• Assist with the management of company vehicles collecting waste.
• Maintain accurate records and provide data for invoicing and reporting.
• Support compliance with environmental permits, duty of care requirements, and company procedures.
• Assist in training and mentoring new starters when required.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Communication skills

Workload management

Education

Degree in Chemistry

HND in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Technical Co-ordinator

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Salary

£27,190 - £33,988 (plus benefits)

As an Assistant Technical Co-ordinator at FCC Environment, you will support the Waste Treatment Division's Technical and Commercial Team by assessing waste enquiries, preparing transportation documentation, maintaining records and data, and ensuring compliance with legal and environmental requirements.

This vacancy is for a full-time position.

Our promise to you

• - 20 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• - Life insurance
• - On-the-job training and progression
• - Refer a friend scheme
• - Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, where applicable
• - Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• - Assess waste enquiries and determine suitability for acceptance
• - Prepare quotations for treatment, transfer, and disposal services
• - Interpret waste data to identify composition and safe handling requirements
• - Ensure technical control activities comply with legal requirements and industry best practice
• - Support the preparation of transport and waste documentation
• - Liaise with customers, suppliers, drivers, and site teams
• - Assist with the management of company vehicles collecting waste
• - Maintain accurate records and provide data for invoicing and reporting
• - Support compliance with environmental permits, duty of care requirements, and company procedures
• - Assist in training and mentoring new starters when required

What are we looking for?

• - A degree in Chemistry, HND in Chemistry, or a related scientific subject
• - Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess chemical hazards and properties
• - Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• - Confident user of Microsoft Office applications
• - The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• - Strong communication and customer service skills
• - The ability to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines
• - Hazardous waste treatment or chemical industry experience would be advantageous
• - Flexible approach to work

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the nation's leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,500 people.

The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together, we will meet the UK's waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity, and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.