Job Details
(a) Responsible to: Group Technical Compliance Manager
(b) Responsible for: Pre-acceptance, including routing of incoming waste
(c) Collaborate with: Group Commercial Manager, Group Internal Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager and Executives, Customer Service Executives, Administrators, Operational Management, Stock Control teams.
Job Summary
Apply critical assessment to all waste enquiries, identifying and securing appropriate disposal routes for all incoming materials.
Be responsible for the complete technical assessment of incoming waste streams, generating legal and compliant documentation to facilitate the movement of waste.

Key Responsibilities
*Continuously learn and develop knowledge base of current disposal routes. Be aware of market demand and problems to be able to offer commercially viable options for all incoming waste streams.
*Identify sampling and data requirements needed prior to waste being accepted on site as outlined in Sector Guidance Note 5.06 and Pre-Acceptance procedures.
*Advise the sales team of any specific caveats that the waste must adhere to for the quotation to be valid.
*Facilitate and log pre-acceptance samples, ensuring that they are booked into the laboratory prior to arrival.
*Understand the role assessment plays in efficient flow of work at all sites. Maintain knowledge of treatment and transfer processes carried out at all facilities.
*Ensure incoming waste is pre-accepted in line with requirements set out in Sector Guidance Note 5.06/Appropriate measures, environmental permits and all other relevant legislation.
*Competently assess incoming waste streams, classifying materials using Technical Guidance WM3 and other relevant information sources such as ECHA.
*Guarantee that pre-acceptance is completed at least a day before the load arrives on any site.
*Assess and interpret both internal and external chemical analysis of materials, including assessments for landfill inputs
*Champion "right first time" culture in order to target zero non-conformities and zero accidents/incidents
*Provide guidance to sales staff and customers on how waste should be segregated and packed in accordance with ADR regulations. Advise the sales team of any requirements for packing materials needed to do so and provide detailed packing lists that can be sent to customers if requested.
*Consistently promote the importance of health, safety and environmental compliance. Report any incidents and near misses on Activ and provide suggested improvements regarding potential concerns.
*Support ongoing feedback with Operations in relation to non-conforming or problematic waste and materials that are deemed to be unsuitable for their pre-determined route.
*Offer reasoned improvements and suggestions to systems and procedures currently in place


Critical Qualifications and Training Prior to Employment
Degree Level Qualification in Chemistry or a similar related field.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Experience Prior to Employment
Proficient with all basic computer packages. Comfortable learning new and/or bespoke IT systems, including web-based platforms
Be able to confidently collaborate with others, both within the team and externally.


Training Needs Analysis Within Role
Essential Academic - Assessor

Developmental Academic - Assessor

Essential Professional - Assessor
Hazardous Waste - Classification and Coding - CIWM/Other

Development Professional - Assessor
IOSH Managing Safely IOSH
Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor SQA
Level 3 or 4 Operator Competence Certificate WAMITAB

Essential training - Internal - refresh after 3 years
Overview of all relevant hazardous waste regulations and technical guidance
CRM systems, Access database and SAP
Environmental permits and operating practices
Landfill criteria and taxation implications
Pre-acceptance and Acceptance procedures
DSE Display Screen Equipment
Environmental Awareness for Employees
Fire Safety Awareness