Graduate Waste Assessor: Remediation & Waste Classification

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate development programme

Hands-on experience across remediation

Support from experienced technical and

Career progression in environmental

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a motivated Graduate Waste Assessor in Exeter to help classify waste, assess soils and groundwater, and support remediation projects. You will gain hands-on experience across waste management, reporting, and regulatory guidance, with mentoring from experienced professionals in environmental consultancy. A structured graduate development programme and clear opportunities for progression are offered to build core technical skills and industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or closely related discipline.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills to interpret data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) and able to learn new software.
• Willingness to learn relevant legislation and industry best practice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the classification and assessment of soil, groundwater, demolition materials and other waste streams arising from remediation and construction projects.
• Review laboratory analytical results and compare them against relevant waste classification criteria and environmental guidance.
• Support the preparation of waste assessment reports, waste classification records and supporting technical documentation.
• Assist in determining appropriate waste management options, including reuse, recovery, treatment and disposal.
• Interpret chemical analysis data to assess potential contamination and support remediation decisions.
• Apply relevant UK waste legislation, environmental regulations and technical guidance, including the Waste Framework Directive, Environmental Permitting Regulations and applicable waste classification guidance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Independent work and teamwork

Education

Environmental Science degree

Chemistry

Environmental Chemistry

Geology

Earth Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a motivated Graduate Waste Assessor in Exeter to help classify waste, assess soils and groundwater, and support remediation projects. You will gain hands-on experience across waste management, reporting, and regulatory guidance, with mentoring from experienced professionals in environmental consultancy. A structured graduate development programme and clear opportunities for progression are offered to build core technical skills and industry knowledge.