Waste Operations Leader (AbbVie Cork)

Sigma Earth; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth in Cork, Ireland is seeking a Waste Management Coordinator to oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste movements on site. You will ensure safe handling, accurate documentation, and compliance with legal and customer requirements.

You will coordinate with customers, hauliers, and vendors, maintain waste records, and support audits. The role requires Leaving Certificate or equivalent and 1–2 years experience in waste management or related environments, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Education: Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant experience: 1–2 years in waste management or related environments (pharma/production/petrochemical).
• Chemical handling: Experience or knowledge preferred.
• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication.
• Computer skills: Proficient in MS Office tools.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in operations.
• Forklift licence: Advantage if held.
• Additional knowledge: DGSA/ADR/IMDG knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Follow site safety procedures and training.
• Coordinate waste movements (hazardous and non-hazardous) from the site with teams, customers, hauliers, and vendors.
• Act as main waste contact for all movements.
• Ensure correct signage, labeling at storage locations.
• Store waste materials in designated stock locations and manage containers.
• Prepare waste for safe and compliant transport.
• Maintain waste records for compliance and customer requirements.
• Support audits and attend waste-related meetings.
• Provide customer training on waste handling practices.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Waste handling knowledge

Education

Leaving Certificate or equivalent

Tools

DGSA/ADR/IMDG knowledge

Forklift licence

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

• Safety first: Follow all site safety procedures and complete the required training to ensure work is carried out safely, correctly, and in line with workplace standards.
• Waste movement coordination: Set up, organize, and manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste movements from the site, ensuring all materials, documentation, and processes are fully accurate.
• Main waste contact: Act as the key point of contact for all waste movements on site, coordinating with relevant teams, customers, hauliers, and vendors.
• Storage and identification: Ensure correct signage, labels, and identification are in place at all waste storage locations.
• Waste material handling: Store waste materials in the designated stock locations, manage empty containers, and prepare waste for safe and compliant transport.
• Transport readiness: Ensure waste materials are properly prepared so they can be safely loaded and transported according to required standards.
• Waste registration: Maintain accurate and complete waste records to demonstrate compliance with legal and customer requirements at all times.
• Meeting and audit support: Attend monthly operations meetings and other waste-related meetings as required, and support site audits by providing relevant information and documentation.
• Customer support and training: Advise customers on correct waste handling practices and provide training where required.
• Job documentation: Book inductions, obtain permits, and ensure method statements are signed on and off for each job.
• Compliance and vendor monitoring: Audit paperwork, keep SOPs updated on the customer system, carry out haulier audits, and monitor vendors to ensure they remain approved.

Experience and Qualifications

• Education: Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant experience: 1–2 years of experience in waste management or relevant experience in pharmaceutical, production, petrochemical, or similar environments.
• Chemical handling: Experience or knowledge of chemical handling is preferred.
• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills: Good working knowledge of MS Office tools.
• Teamwork: Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively in an operational environment.
• Forklift licence: A forklift licence would be an advantage.
• Additional knowledge: Knowledge of DGSA, ADR, or IMDG requirements would be beneficial.