Technical Assessor

WR Logistics; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Assessor to join their Birmingham team. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science with experience in the waste management sector. Responsibilities include assessing inquiries, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating sample analyses. The role offers a generous salary package and ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Company Pension

Well-being programme

On-site parking

Regular company events

Excellent training programme

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Certificated of Education in Chemistry or Environmental Science is essential.
• Previous experience in waste management industry is required.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste management processes.

Responsibilities

• Assess enquiries and ensure documentation is accurate.
• Recommend disposal routes ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Liaise with lab teams to manage waste acceptance processes.
• Optimize workflows with Sales and Operations teams.
• Address non-compliance issues and manage pricing.

Skills

Experience in waste management

Customer service experience

Understanding of hazardous materials

Education

Degree or HNC in Chemistry

Degree or HNC in Environmental Science

Job description

Technical Assessor - Waste Management and Environmental Services

Location: Birmingham, UK

Salary: £28,000pa - £32,000pa (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 7:00am - 4:00pm

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 Birmingham. 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

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Company Pension
• Well-being programme and Mental Health Support
• On-site parking
• Regular company events and socials
• 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.
• Knowledge and understanding of the waste management process for hazardous materials.
• Previous experience as a Technical Assessor desirable, but not essential.
• Excellent experience in Customer Service.
• Full right to live and work in the UK.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.