Waste Engineer

Astute's team is partnering with one of the UK leaders in waste management and specialist industrial services to recruit a Waste Engineer to join its team in Berkeley.

The Waste Engineer role comes with a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience plus 25 days annual leave. This role would suit someone with a background working in the radioactive or hazardous waste sector and an understanding of supporting in project delivery. If you're a Waste Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Project Manager you will:

Be responsible for managing the movement of waste from the Berkeley facility to the waste recovery park.
Support in the management of the waste framework, including managing client interface as well as working with the regulators and the on-site teams.
Ensure all operations adhere to safety standards, environmental permits, and that regulatory standards are met.
Create and manage waste management documents, including preparation of document packs for waste shipments.
Work with accredited labs to manage waste analysis, reporting on results and carrying out BAT/BPM assessments.
Assist Project Manager with day-to-day tasks and ensure smooth operations.
Arrange waste shipments with hauliers.
Inspect waste and facilities as needed.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

HNC/HND/Degree in Chemistry/Physics related subject
Full UK Driving license
An interest in the environmental/ waste management industry
Safety conscious with a view to improve safety culture/report any H&S issues
Ability to deal with clients in a professional manner

Salary and benefits of the Waste Coordinator role

Basic Salary of £40,000 - £50,000
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Private Health Care and other benefits

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful