Senior Tankered Waste Technician

Jobtailor; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is recruiting for a pivotal role focused on waste compliance, process excellence, and team leadership. You will work with colleagues across the business to translate strategy into action and drive continuous improvement in operations and commercial activities.

We seek someone with strong regulatory knowledge, quality management experience, and a collaborative management style who can coach others while engaging stakeholders, including customers and regulators.

Qualifications

• Experience in the waste industry with understanding of legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Methodical and analytical approach with strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with quality management systems and collaborating with waste suppliers/transport providers.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and continuous improvement mindset; ability to drive change and deliver results.
• Collaborative approach with ability to coach others and foster a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver team objectives by turning strategy into actionable plans across operations and commercial areas.
• Lead health, safety, environmental compliance audits and risk assessments, ensuring high standards in waste activities.
• Support and mentor the team, deputising for the Team Manager when required to build a high-performing culture.
• Review and improve processes, embed best practice, maintain SOPs and provide specialist guidance on waste compliance.
• Build relationships with customers, regulators and partners; support regulatory engagement and participation in meetings.
• Bring a commercial mindset to decision-making to optimise performance and costs, contributing to future strategies.

Skills

Waste industry experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Analytical thinking

Quality management systems

Stakeholder communication

Commercial awareness

Coaching and team development

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Be a key player in delivering the team's operational, process and commercial objectives, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the business to turn strategy into action and drive continuous improvement.
• Champion health, safety, environmental compliance and regulatory excellence by leading audits, supporting investigations, carrying out risk assessments and ensuring all waste approval, acceptance and discharge activities meet the highest standards.
• Support the day-to-day leadership of the team, deputising for the Team Manager when required, mentoring and developing colleagues, and helping to build an engaged, high‑performing culture where everyone can thrive.
• Use your technical expertise to review and improve processes, embed best practice, maintain effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and provide specialist guidance on waste compliance across the wider business.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, regulators and partners, while supporting regulatory engagement and representing the team at meetings and assurance activities.
• Bring a commercial mindset to decision‑making, helping to optimise performance, control costs and contribute to the development of operational, process and commercial strategies that support the future success of the business.

Requirements

• Experience working within the waste industry, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.
• A methodical and analytical approach, with excellent planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills, alongside a keen eye for detail and accurate record keeping.
• Experience working within quality management systems and collaborating with waste suppliers, contractors or transport and logistics providers.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence, support and engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and a passion for continuous improvement, coupled with the ability to identify opportunities, drive change and deliver results.
• A collaborative and supportive approach, with the confidence to coach others, share knowledge and contribute to a positive team culture.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in waste industry regulations and compliance, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental standards. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor colleagues, and drive continuous improvement through effective process management and stakeholder engagement.