Technical Waste Assessor

Job Title: Technical Waste Assessor

Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire (Hybrid / Site-based)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 per year (depending on experience) + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Waste Assessor to join our environmental compliance team in Middlesbrough. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating, classifying, and assessing hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams from industrial, chemical, and commercial clients across Teesside and the wider North East region.

You will ensure that all waste accepted and processed meets strict regulatory standards, environmental permits, and site operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Waste Characterisation & Assessment: Evaluate chemical analysis data, safety data sheets (SDS), and client profiles to accurately classify hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams in accordance with WM3 guidelines.
• Compliance & Permitting: Ensure all incoming waste streams comply with UK environmental legislation, site permits, land disposal restrictions, and health and safety requirements.
• Client & Technical Liaison: Advise internal sales/operations teams and external clients on compliant waste packaging, labeling, handling, and routing options.
• Sample Review: Review analytical testing results from site laboratories and determine suitable treatment or disposal pathways.
• Duty of Care Documentation: Review and approve Waste Transfer Notes (WTNs), Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes (HWCNs), and waste pre-acceptance characterisation reports.
• Database Management: Maintain accurate technical records and waste assessment tracking logs within the company software system.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Degree or HNC/HND in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience in technical waste assessment, hazardous waste management, or environmental compliance.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of UK waste classification (WM3), ADR regulations, and environmental permitting regulations.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret chemical data, safety data sheets, and complex analytical chemistry reports.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills for liaising with operational teams, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Driver’s License: Full UK driving license (desirable for occasional client or site visits).

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Professional development and training allowance (e.g., WAMITAB / CIWM sponsorship)
• On-site parking / Hybrid working options

Work Location

This position is based at our office/site facility in Middlesbrough (TS postcode area) with occasional remote flexibility once established in the role. Candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance.

Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person