Technical Waste Specialist

Elvet Recruitment Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long service awards

Employee referral bonus

Attractive pension plan

Share options

Retail and lifestyle discount perks

In‑house and external training, plusap

Company healthcare cash plan (dental,物

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment Limited recruits a Technical Waste Assessor for an established environmental services business in Middlesbrough. The role involves assessing waste enquiries, interpreting data to choose correct treatment routes, and producing quotes for customers from enquiry to invoicing.

Applicants should have a Chemistry-related degree and strong IT/communication skills, with knowledge of WM3 and ADR regulations, plus a willingness to learn and collaborate with a team.

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 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.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Knowledge of WM3

ADR regulations knowledge

Waste management knowledge

Education

Chemistry degree or related subject

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.

This role plays a key part in assessing, classifying and routing waste streams, ensuring compliance and supporting customers with accurate technical guidance.

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