Hazardous Waste Assessor

Grundon Waste Management Ltd; Benson; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mobile Phone Discounts

30 day’s annual leave (incl. bank hols

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Grundon Waste Management Ltd is seeking a technically minded professional to support our sales quotations and waste enquiries. You will assess hazardous waste, classify materials, and liaise with clients to gather information for accurate quotations and documentation.

Reporting to the Assistant Commercial Manager, you will help ensure waste streams are managed safely and compliantly, contributing to our mission of leaving a better planet while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Chemistry or Environmental Science; degree preferred.
• Experience with chemicals and hazards.
• Ability to interpret analytical data and apply relevant legislation.
• Proven track record of high-quality customer service and problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication.
• Able to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely technical assessments of waste enquiries by accurately characterising and classifying waste materials.
• Liaise with clients to gather information needed to prepare quotations and generate waste collection documentation and labels.
• Manage and record all sales enquiries in line with pre-acceptance requirements.
• Maintain clear communication to keep customers and colleagues informed during each enquiry.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while collaborating with the sales team to support business growth.
• Carry out site visits to assess projects, ensure safety, and obtain accurate waste inventories for costed quotations.

Job description

Hours: Monday - Friday 08:30am - 17:00pm
Salary: Competitive

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills and ideas can make a real impact?

By joining Grundon, your contributions will make a real difference as we work together by showing the world that there is more to waste than it seems.

Reporting into the Assistant Commercial Manager, you will play an important role in supporting our mission of leaving a better planet for future generations. You will play a key role in driving our mission forward by using your technical expertise to ensure waste streams are managed safely, compliantly, and efficiently. You will support the preparation of accurate sales quotations and assess waste enquiries from a broad range of direct and indirect customers, drawing on your knowledge of hazardous waste and chemistry.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Mobile Phone Discounts
• 30 day’s annual leave (inclusive of bank holiday)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme

What will you do

• Provide timely technical assessments of waste enquiries by accurately characterising and classifying waste materials.
• Liaise with clients to gather the information needed to prepare quotations and generate waste collection documentation, packing instructions, and labels.
• Manage and record all sales enquiries in line with pre-acceptance requirements.
• Maintain clear communication to keep customers and colleagues informed throughout each enquiry, including technical updates and customer service support.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while collaborating with the sales team to support business growth and deliver comprehensive waste management services.
• Carry out site visits when required to assess projects, ensure safety considerations are met, and obtain accurate waste inventories for costed quotations.
• Support the company at occasional waste industry trade and recruitment fairs

About you

• Minimum HNC (degree preferred) in Chemistry or Environmental Science.
• Previous background working with chemicals and demonstratable understanding of their hazards.
• Ability to interpret analytical data and apply relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering high quality, customer focused service.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing deadlines effectively.
• Proactive approach, contributing ideas for continuous improvement

About Grundon

Grundon is the UK’s largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. We offer a whole host of waste collection, treatment and disposal services, all aimed at helping businesses of all shapes and sizes reduce their environmental impact, maximise resources and find value in their waste. Additionally, at Grundon Sand & Gravel we proudly produce and source high-quality aggregates in a responsible and sustainable way.

We take great pride in our heritage and our distinctive approach, which is true to our company values which include:

• To have integrity
• To be caring
• To deliver excellence
• To maintain curiosity

At Grundon, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within waste management, this is your opportunity to join us.

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