Hazardous Waste Assessor

Scantec; Ewelme; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the United Kingdom seeks a Technical Waste Assessor to provide assessments and evaluations related to waste streams. The ideal candidate will possess an HNC in Chemistry or Environmental Science and have a background working with chemicals. Responsibilities include characterizing waste materials and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The company offers a supportive culture, competitive salary, and excellent development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Flexibility for work-life balance

Opportunities for career development

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC (degree preferred) in Chemistry or Environmental Science.
• Previous background working with chemicals and demonstrable understanding of their hazards.
• Ability to interpret analytical data and apply relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely technical assessments of waste enquiries.
• Deliver prompt and accurate evaluations of hazardous waste.
• Carry out on-site assessments to review waste inventories.

Skills

Technical assessment of waste enquiries

Characterizing and classifying waste materials

Interpreting analytical data

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

HNC in Chemistry or Environmental Science

Job description

Technical Waste Assessor

Location: Oxfordshire
Mon-Fri

Reporting into the Assistant Commercial Manager 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.

What will you do

• Provide timely technical assessments of waste enquiries by accurately characterizing and classifying waste materials.
• Deliver prompt and accurate evaluations of hazardous waste enquiries, ensuring materials are correctly identified, classified, and documented.
• Recording and tracking all technical enquiries in accordance with pre-acceptance and internal compliance processes.
• Carrying out on-site assessments to review waste inventories, evaluate potential hazards, and collect the information necessary for accurate quotations.
• Adhering fully to company procedures, health and safety standards, and all relevant environmental regulations.

You will Need

• 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.

What's in it for you

• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Flexibility designed to help you balance productivity with lifestyle.
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A company that truly values your ideas, voice, and contribution.