Controlled Waste Advisor

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a Controlled Waste Advisor for their Reading/Basingstoke area operations. This role involves coordinating Controlled Waste operations, supervising personnel, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Candidates should have a strong chemistry background and knowledge of hazardous waste management. The position offers competitive pay between £36,540 - £43,500 and a range of key benefits including significant annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional Career Development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of chemicals and their hazards is desirable.
• A reasonable level of competence with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel.
• An understanding of waste management or related subject.
• Planning and scheduling of work.
• Knowledge of chemical safety requirements / hazards.
• Supervising contractors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of operational paperwork including procedures and associated Risk Assessments.
• Oversee the collection, storage and transfer of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes from site.
• Assessing hazardous waste properties to ensure safe handling by Operatives.
• Responsible for delivery of Controlled Waste Services in line with agreements.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Planning and scheduling of tasks.
• Provide advice and guidance relating to controlled waste processes.

Skills

Knowledge of chemicals and hazards

Competence with Microsoft Office (Excel)

Understanding of waste management

Planning and scheduling

Supervision of contractors and staff

Job description

AWE is currently recruiting for a Controlled Waste Advisor.

The purpose of this role will be to coordinate and supervise Controlled Waste operations at AWE sites, including task supervision of personnel and management of working areas.

This role would suit somebody from a Chemistry background.

Location

Reading/Basingstoke area

Salary

£36,540 - £43,500 depending on suitability to the role.

Closing date

10th September 2024

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.

Key responsibilities

• Support the provision of operational paperwork including procedures and associated Risk Assessments.
• Oversee the collection, storage and transfer of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes from site.
• Assessing hazardous waste properties to ensure the safe handling by Operatives.
• Responsible for the delivery of Controlled Waste Services in line with agreed service level agreements
• Identification and implementation of process improvements and efficiencies
• Planning and scheduling of tasks.
• Provision of advice and guidance relating to controlled waste processes

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of chemicals and their hazards is desirable.
• A reasonable level of competence with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel.
• An understanding of waste management or related subject.
• Planning and scheduling of work
• Knowledge of chemical safety requirements / hazards.
• Supervising contractors and staff

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.