Waste Assessor

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday scheme

Great progression routes

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Devon is seeking a Waste Assessor to join an ambitious environmental team. The role supports remediation and offsite recycling initiatives, combining office duties with field-ready tasks.

You will classify waste using software, track movements, answer client queries, assist onsite staff, collect samples for analysis and organise transport. A chemistry or environmental degree and data-entry skills are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science.
• Data entry skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Report writing skills.
• Lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Using software to decipher classifications of waste.
• Manage tracking and movements of waste.
• Helping with waste disposal queries from clients.
• Assisting onsite staff and managing office duties.
• Collecting and preparing samples for analysis.
• Organising transport.

Skills

Data entry

Lab experience

Report writing

Education

Chemistry or environmental degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Waste Assessor

Devon

£28,000+ (DOE)

A growing and ambitious company with an enthusiasm for the environment and making a difference are now looking for a Waste Assessor to join their team in Devon! The company focus on remediation and offsite recycling.

Benefits of working as a Waste Assessor:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday scheme
• Great progression routes
• Training and development opportunities

Responsibilities of a Waste Assessor:

• Using software to decipher classifications of waste
• Manage tracking and movements of waste
• Helping with waste disposal queries from clients
• Assisting onsite staff and managing office duties
• Collecting and preparing samples for analysis
• Organising transport

Requirements:

• Chemistry or environmental degree
• Data entry skills
• Experience with Word, Excel and Outlook
• Report writing skills
• Lab experience

This is a permanent role.