Waste Assessor

Our client is a leading operator within the waste management and environmental services sector, specialising in solvent recovery and hazardous waste treatment. With a strong focus on compliance, innovation, and sustainability, the company provides high-quality services to clients across the UK. They are now looking for a Waste Assessor to join their team based in Tockwith, York.

Key Responsibilities:

Waste Assessment & Classification

• Provide timely technical assessments of waste enquiries by accurately characterising and classifying waste materials.
• Liaise with clients to gather the information needed to help prepare quotations and generate waste collection documentation, packing instructions and labels.
• Verify waste descriptions, EWC codes, and supporting documentation (LoW codes, SDS, WM3 assessments, consignment notes).
• Conduct WM3‑compliant hazard property assessments (HP4, HP6, HP8, HP10, HP14 etc.).
• Assist in routing waste to appropriate treatment, recovery, or disposal outlets.

Documentation & Duty of Care

• Check and validate Duty of Care paperwork, consignment notes, and transfer notes.
• Ensure all waste movements comply with permit conditions and legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate digital and paper records for audit readiness.
• Support the creation of WM3 assessments, sampling plans, and classification reports.

Sampling & Testing

• Take representative samples in line with technical guidance.
• Prepare samples for laboratory analysis (chemical, physical, and ecotoxicity testing).
• Interpret laboratory results and convert them into WM3 hazard property outcomes.
• Update waste acceptance criteria (WAC) and internal classification databases. 

Operational Support

• Work closely with the transfer station, yard staff, and transfer chemist to ensure safe and efficient waste handling.
• Provide technical guidance to operatives on segregation, contamination, and hazard controls.
• Provide holiday cover for the transfer station

Compliance & Environmental Protection

• Ensure all activities align with the site Environmental Permit, management system, and EA guidance.
• Support internal audits, EA inspections, and corrective action plans.
• Identify and report environmental risks, non‑compliances, and near misses.
• Promote best practice in pollution prevention, spill response, and safe waste handling.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Educated to degree level in Chemistry or closely related subject
• Experience in waste management, environmental compliance, or laboratory work.
• WAMITAB, CIWM, or equivalent qualifications (desirable).
• Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations and WM3 (essential).
• Full UK driving licence.

This is a full time, permanent role working 40 hours per week, 8:30am-5pm Mon – Thurs and 8am-4:30pm Fri. 

Ref: J9654 

Application form