Technical Assessor

WR Environmental; Grays; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Training programme

Job summary

WR Environmental is seeking a Technical Assessor in Grays, UK, to support waste management and environmental services. The role involves assessing enquiries, ensuring documentation and samples are complete, and recommending compliant disposal routes in line with permits and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or higher qualification in Chemistry or Environmental Science, with desirable experience in UK waste management and excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Certificate in Chemistry, Environmental Science or similar is essential.
• Excellent customer service experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of the waste management process for hazardous materials is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess enquiries and ensure all documentation and samples are complete.
• Recommend disposal routes while ensuring permits, licenses and regulations are met.
• Coordinate sample analysis with lab teams and manage waste acceptance processes.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to optimise workflows and regulatory compliance.
• Handle invoicing and transport bookings and routing where needed.

Skills

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Team liaison

Education

Degree or higher certificate in Chemistry/Environmental Science

Job description

Technical Assessor - Waste Management and Environmental Services

Location: Grays, UK

Salary: circa. £36,000pa (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm

Are you experienced in the waste management or environmental services industry? Are you looking to start or develop your career with an accredited and renowned waste management company?

My client is offering a fantastic package for a Hazardous Waste and Recycling Technical Assessor to join their team based in Grays. The right candidate will possess a degree or HNC in Chemistry, Environmental Science or similar and ideally have worked previously for a UK based Waste and Recycling Management Company.

Package Benefits:

• 20 days Holiday + 8 banks
• Company Pension
• Private Medical and Dental insurance
• On-site parking
• Excellent and on-going training programme
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess enquiries and ensure all required documentation and samples are accurate and complete.
• Recommend disposal routes while ensuring compliance with permits, licenses, and regulation.
• Liaise with Internal and External Lab teams to coordinate sample analysis and manage waste acceptance processes.
• Liaise with Sales and Operations teams to optimize workflows and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Address non-compliance issues, manage pricing, and support administrative tasks such as invoicing and transport bookings and routing.

Requirements:

• Degree or Higher Certificated of Education in Chemistry, Environmental Science or similar, is essential.
• Previous experience working in the waste management industry desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of the waste management process for hazardous materials desirable.
• Excellent experience in Customer Service.
• Full right to live and work in the UK.