Senior Waste Assessor

Scantec Personnel Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste treatment company is seeking a Senior Waste Assessor to evaluate and classify various waste materials. This role involves interfacing with laboratories and clients, ensuring compliance with environmental standards, and includes both office work and site assessments. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Chemistry, experience in waste assessment, and a robust understanding of WM3 regulations.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities for growth

Structured development and training

Supportive team culture

Company pension

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in waste classification and assessment, particularly for solid waste.
• Strong understanding of WM3 and hazardous waste regulations.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and classify waste materials using lab data and WM3 guidance.
• Review analytical reports to determine appropriate EWC codes and status.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Permit conditions and Waste Acceptance Criteria.

Skills

Waste classification

Environmental compliance

WM3 knowledge

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related subject

Job description

Senior Waste Assessor
Up to £35,000
Mon–Fri | Hybrid (Some requirement for travel)
Cheshire

Are you an experienced waste assessor with a good knowledge of WM3 waste classification? If so, this could be your next step.

A leading waste treatment company is looking for a Senior Waste Assessor to assess and classify waste materials—including contaminated soils and liquids—for acceptance into treatment facilities or off-site disposal. You’ll be a key technical link between the laboratory, customers, sales teams, and treatment sites—offering expert guidance and ensuring full compliance every step of the way.

This is a varied and hands-on role that includes both office-based assessments and site visits to collect and interpret environmental data.

What you'll be doing?

• Assess and classify waste materials (e.g., soils, ballast, liquids) using lab data and WM3 guidance

• Review analytical reports and determine appropriate EWC codes and hazardous/non-hazardous status

• Ensure compliance with Environmental Permit (EPR) conditions and Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC)

• Contribute to maintaining safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance across all activities

What you’ll need:

• A degree in Chemistry (or related subject)

• At least 2 years’ experience in waste classification and assessment, particularly for solid waste

• Strong understanding of WM3 and hazardous waste regulations

• Willingness to travel – full UK driving license required

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunities to grow within a respected environmental services leader
• Structured development and training
• Supportive team culture
• Company pension
• Flexible working between sites and home where appropriate