Waste Technical Assessor

Technical Assessor – Waste Management & Environmental Solutions

Location: Oxford
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 (DOE)

Are you looking to build your technical career with one of the UK’s leading integrated waste and environmental solutions providers?

Our client is a long-established, privately owned environmental services organisation with a strong national presence and a reputation for operational excellence, sustainability leadership, and long-term investment in people and infrastructure.

With state-of-the-art treatment facilities, advanced recovery processes, and a commitment to diverting waste from landfill wherever possible, this organisation plays a critical role in supporting UK industry’s environmental compliance and carbon reduction goals.

Due to continued growth and investment in specialist treatment and recycling capabilities, they are seeking a Technical Assessor to join their expert team in Oxford.

Why Join?

• Be part of a financially stable, privately owned business with decades of industry expertise

• Work within a company that invests heavily in cutting-edge treatment technologies and high environmental standards

• Join a business committed to sustainability, innovation, and the circular economy

• Structured training and development from experienced technical professionals

• Clear progression pathways within a growing, multi-division organisation

• Collaborative culture with strong health, safety, and compliance standards

Package

• Up to £34,000 basic salary

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• On-site parking

• Ongoing professional development and technical training

• Long-term career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Review and classify hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams using chemical data, site information, and current legislation (e.g., EWC/LoW codes).

• Assess analytical results, waste profiles, SDS documentation, and risk assessments to determine compliant treatment or disposal routes.

• Ensure assessments align with Environmental Permitting Regulations, ADR, CLP, and other applicable UK/EU frameworks.

• Produce clear technical reports, waste acceptance documentation, and client-facing recommendations.

• Liaise with laboratory, operations, transport, and compliance teams to approve and manage waste movements.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high technical and quality standards.

About You

• Degree qualified (Or HNC) in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (essential).

• Previous experience within a UK waste management or environmental services business.

• Strong understanding of hazardous waste classification and compliance processes.

• Commercially aware with excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Full right to live and work in the UK.

If you’re looking to join a forward-thinking environmental services organisation that combines technical expertise with genuine sustainability impact, this could be the next step in your career.

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