Title: Technical Assessor
Location: West Midlands
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
Type: Permanent
Benefits: Ongoing career development and progression, Employee benefits platform, Company pension scheme, private healthcare, EAP

SRG are working with a well-established and nationwide waste management and environmental services company. With decades of industry experience, they are deeply committed to their values and their people. They invest heavily in their team, offering robust training and development opportunities to support long-term growth and success. They are now looking for an experienced Technical Assessor/ Senior Technical Assessor to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the compliance, safety and classification of waste following the relevant regulatory guidelines. This would suit candidates with 1+ years' experience as a technical assessor or a site chemist position in the waste industry.

Working Hours: onsite 5/5 Monday -Friday, core business hours are 7:30am-5:30pm flexible start and finish times available. 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays,

Role / Description

• Conduct technical assessments of waste management operations to ensure compliance with environmental and industry regulations.
• Qualification and classification of chemicals, reporting and analysis of waste streams to determine what can be treated onsite and what needs transferring to other sites
• Identify and assign cost effective treatment and processing routes
• Evaluate applications for permits, accreditations, or certifications related to waste processing, recycling, and disposal.
• Provide expert advice on waste classification, handling, treatment, and disposal methods.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, clients, and internal teams to ensure consistent interpretation of waste legislation and best practices.
• Analysis of information to determine waste transportation methods (ADR/IMDG regs)
• Work alongside the technical team, management, sales and chemists to facilitate smooth running of inbound and outbound waste streams.
• Provide technical advice, support and guidance internally and externally

Requirements

• Minimum HNC any of the following degrees Chemistry, bio chemistry, environmental science, biochemistry or scientific degree with significant chemistry content
• Recent experience working as a technical assessor or a site chemist in the waste industry
• DGSA, IOSH and IMDG- preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of ADR, WM3 and other waste regulations

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on 0161 667 1812.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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