Technical Waste Assessor

Elvet Recruitment; Osmotherley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual company bonus

Pension plan

Training and development

Employee recognition schemes

Healthcare cash plan

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Job summary

Elvet Recruitment have appointed a dedicated role for a Technical Waste Assessor in Middlesbrough. You will manage waste enquiries, assess technical data and produce quotes while ensuring compliance with relevant permits and regulations.

The role requires a Chemistry-related degree, strong IT skills with bespoke systems, and excellent organisational and communication abilities. Collaborative work with Sales, Customer Service and Operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related subject (minimum HNC).
• Strong IT skills and confidence using bespoke systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, develop and contribute to team goals.
• Knowledge of WM3 and ability to classify waste.
• Understanding of ADR regulations for waste transport.
• Working knowledge of waste treatment plants, transfer stations or transport operations.
• Good understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Strong numeracy and understanding of business costing.

Responsibilities

• Assessing waste enquiries and gathering required information (MSDS and samples).
• Interpreting data to identify correct treatment or disposal routes, including costs and caveats.
• Producing accurate quotes and managing the customer journey from enquiry through to booking and invoicing.
• Inputting all required information into internal systems for quoting, transport and acceptance.
• Understanding site processing capabilities to ensure correct routing of waste.
• Generating consignment notes and Environment Agency returns.
• Communicating with customers regarding quotes, scheduling and non‑conformances.
• Working closely with Sales, Customer Service and Operations to ensure smooth communication.
• Advising on transport, labelling and consignment note requirements.
• Ensuring all waste quotes comply with site permits and waste management licences.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Organisation

Willingness to learn

Numeracy

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related subject (minimum HNC)

Tools

Bespoke systems

Job description

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Technical Waste Assessor for an established environmental services business based in Middlesbrough.

Main duties will include:

• Assessing waste enquiries and gathering all required information, including MSDS and samples
• Interpreting technical data to identify correct treatment or disposal routes, including costs and caveats
• Producing accurate quotes and managing the customer journey from enquiry through to booking and invoicing
• Inputting all required information into internal systems for quoting, transport and acceptance
• Understanding site processing capabilities to ensure correct routing of waste
• Generating consignment notes and Environment Agency returns
• Communicating with customers regarding quotes, scheduling and non‑conformances
• Working closely with Sales, Customer Service and Operations to ensure smooth communication
• Advising on transport, labelling and consignment note requirements
• Ensuring all waste quotes comply with site permits and waste management licences

To be considered, applicants should have:

• Degree in Chemistry or related subject (minimum HNC)
• Strong IT skills and confidence using bespoke systems
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Willingness to learn, develop and contribute to team goals
• Knowledge of WM3 and ability to classify waste
• Understanding of ADR regulations for waste transport
• Working knowledge of waste treatment plants, transfer stations or transport operations
• Good understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• Strong numeracy and understanding of business costing

Benefits include:

• Annual company bonus
• Long service awards and employee recognition schemes
• Employee referral bonus
• Attractive pension plan
• Share options
• Retail and lifestyle discount perks
• In‑house and external training, plus apprenticeship routes
• Company healthcare cash plan (dental, physio, online GP and more)
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing annually for the first three years