Technical Assessor

White Recruitment Construction; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Technical Assessor to join their team in Wolverhampton. This role involves assessing hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams and producing technical reports while ensuring compliance with UK environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science and experience in the waste management sector. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health care and opportunities for growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

23 days holiday allowance + Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Private Health Care Scheme

On-site parking

Excellent training programme

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management or environmental services.
• Understanding of hazardous materials disposal.
• Ability to assess analytical results and reports.

Responsibilities

• Review and classify waste streams using chemical data.
• Produce clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Contribute to process improvements and quality assurance.

Skills

Knowledge of waste management processes

Customer service experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

HNC in Environmental Science

Job description

Technical Assessor – Waste Management and Environmental Services

Location: Wolverhampton, UK

Salary: circa. £33,000pa (DOE)

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 Wolverhampton. 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

• 23 days Holiday Allowance + Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Private Health Care Scheme
• On-site parking
• Excellent and on-going training programme
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company

Key Responsibilities

• Review and classify hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams using chemical data, site information, and relevant legislation (e.g., EWC/LoW codes).
• Assess analytical results, risk assessments, method statements, waste profiles, and safety data to determine appropriate disposal or treatment pathways.
• Keep up to date with UK and EU environmental regulations (e.g., Environmental Permitting Regulations, ADR, CLP) and ensure assessments reflect legal obligations.
• Produce clear technical reports, audit records, waste acceptance criteria, and recommendations for clients or internal teams.
• Work with operations, health & safety, logistics, and laboratory teams to resolve technical issues and approve waste movements.
• Contribute to process improvements, technical standards, and quality assurance systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or similar, is essential.
• Previous experience working in the waste management industry.
• Previous experience as a Technical Assessor would be highly beneficial, but not essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of the waste management process for hazardous materials.
• Excellent experience in Customer Service.
• Full right to live and work in the UK.