Technical Assessor (waste)

Job Type
Graduate Roles, Permanent
Location
Liverpool, Merseyside
Salary
£28,000.00 - £30,000.00 per annum
Job Ref
BBBH189120_1792076108
Date Added
October 15th, 2026
Consultant
rhi turner

Title: Technical Waste Assessor
Location: Merseyside
Term: Permanent
Hours: 40hours a week Monday - Friday

Benefits: Ongoing career development and progression, training development and industry courses, annual bonus, pension contributions and flexible benefits portal.

SRG are working with a leading waste management and recycling company who have a long and very successful history of supporting the UK chemical industry. They have decades of industry experience and 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, success and career development. They are now looking for a Technical Assessor to join the team. In this role, you'll apply your chemistry knowledge in a practical waste environment, making technical decisions and helping ensure waste is managed safely, efficiently and compliantly. This role would suit an experienced Site Chemist looking to move into a more office-based technical position. Recent Chemistry graduates will also be considered, provided they are keen to develop within a compliance-focused role rather than a laboratory environment.

Role / Description

  • Assess technical and chemical waste enquiries from customers and sales teams.
  • Identify suitable disposal routes for packaged and bulk waste.
  • Produce accurate quotations in line with legislation, permits and commercial requirements.
  • Coordinate laboratory testing where further waste analysis is required.
  • Provide technical advice to customers and internal teams on waste acceptance and disposal.
  • Manage non-conformances and support waste acceptance activities within quality and safety standards.
  • Build strong working relationships with third-party treatment and disposal partners.

Requirements

  • HND/HNC or BSC in Chemistry or course with significant chemistry content.
  • Previous experience in a Site Chemist role, with knowledge of chemical waste analysis and waste management processes, is preferred
  • Must have full right to work in the UK there is no sponsorship available for this role.

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.

Keywords: Technical Assessor, Site Chemist, Chemistry, Hazardous Waste, Environmental, Compliance, Recycling, Analysis, Disposal, Acceptance, WM3, COSHH, ADR, IMDG, SDS, Laboratory, Permits, Legislation, Treatment, Classification, Graduate, Industrial, Chemical, Sustainability, HSE, WAMITAB, SAP, Operations, Quotations, Non-Conformance

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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