Waste Auditor

As our Waste Auditor you'll conduct meticulous pre-acceptance audits of healthcare waste generated by our valued customers. Following our company process and adhering to legal requirements, you'll assess waste segregation practices, packaging, and compliance. You'll play a crucial role in promoting sustainable waste management practices and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• You'll undertake waste pre-acceptance audits at healthcare and related facilities to ensure that waste is correctly classified, segregated, packaged, and handled in accordance with legal requirements and best practice guidance. Including provision of reports and associated training/advice.
• You'll undertake waste acceptance and segregation audits at company facilities to verify composition of the waste and ensure it is correctly segregated in accordance with legal requirements and best practice guidance. Including provision of reports and associated training/advice.
• You’ll support the company waste pre-acceptance audit program, including assistance with the administration process and the technical review process.
• You'll support the company program for waste technical assessments, including completion of assessments and coordination of technical support with other EHS functions.
• You’ll undertake disposal vendor (duty of care) audits at vendor facilities, to ensure that Stericycle waste streams are managed safely and compliantly in accordance with permits & regulatory requirements; this includes reporting and associated administration.
• You’ll support continuous improvement initiatives for the waste audits team including assistance with the ongoing development and maintenance of IT platforms used for each program (online audit tool, Steri-audit, Salesforce, StARS reporting etc).

To Succeed in this role

• You have experience in the healthcare waste management industry, that means you have an excellent understanding of key aspects such as segregation, packaging, and consignment. You'll be the go-to person for ensuring that waste is properly handled and processed in accordance with industry standards and legal requirements. Your in-depth knowledge of healthcare waste management practices will be instrumental in conducting audits and providing valuable guidance to our customers.
• You possess good commercial and operational awareness. This means understanding the broader context of waste management within the healthcare industry. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with our operational and commercial teams, providing them with valuable insights and reports on compliance levels. Your awareness of the commercial aspects of waste management will contribute to enhancing our services and fostering strong customer relationships.
• You have an auditing qualification or relevant experience in the field is essential. We value individuals who have a strong foundation in auditing principles and techniques, as this will enable you to conduct thorough assessments and provide accurate reports.
• You have a valid driving license as you'll be traveling to different healthcare facilities and disposal vendor sites throughout the UK. This will allow you to reach these locations independently and efficiently, ensuring that audits are conducted promptly and effectively.

How you’ll demonstrate your ability

• You are up to date with healthcare waste environmental regulatory guidance. Your good understanding of these guidelines will enable you to ensure compliance and assist our customers in aligning their waste management practices with the latest environmental regulations. You'll be a trusted advisor, helping customers navigate the complex landscape of waste management regulations and implementing best practices to minimize environmental impact.
• You have great communication and interpersonal skills. You'll be interacting with a diverse range of stakeholders, including healthcare waste customers, team members, and disposal vendors. Clear and concise communication will be crucial when providing advice, conducting audits, and delivering training sessions. Your ability to build rapport and establish effective working relationships will facilitate collaboration and ensure a smooth flow of information.

Why work for us

At Stericycle, we believe that a waste auditor's role goes beyond technical expertise. It requires a passion for sustainability, an eye for detail, and the ability to connect with people. By combining your excellent understanding of healthcare waste management, your knowledge of regulatory guidance, your commercial and operational awareness, and your strong communication skills, you'll become an invaluable asset to our team.

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to SteriCares, our employee support fund
• Stericycle University – Our online library of self-development & learning
• Annual performance related pay review.
• Referral Scheme (Earn by introducing people in your network to the Stericycle family)
• Flu voucher
• Eye Test voucher

About Stericycle

At Stericycle, we deliver solutions and drive innovations that protect the environment, people, and public health. This includes working to create a more sustainable, shared future. Our innovative solutions make a difference in people’s lives, communities, and our planet by protecting their health and well-being.

Operating from 20 sites across the UK and Ireland, Stericycle and its Shred-it brand are both widely recognized as the UKs leading healthcare waste specialist & Information security solutions provider. Built on unrivalled knowledge and expertise, we’re the clear leader in the delivery of safe, compliant, and sustainable solutions to an ever-increasing customer base.

Join us on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.