Technical Waste Assessor
FCC Environment · Direct employer
Technical Waste Assessor
Salary – Circa £35,868 - £44,835 per annum (plus benefits)
Hours – 37.5 hours per week
Location & Postcode – Doncaster, DN4 5NU (with potential for working from home)
As a Technical Waste Assessor at FCC Environment, you will play a key role in the classification and assessment of wastes across our UK facilities, ensuring full compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and landfill tax regulations.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service
What will you be doing?
- Classifying and assessing waste streams across FCC facilities
- Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and landfill tax regulations
- Reviewing sampling data and analytical results, taking action where required
- Producing waste summaries and sampling plans in line with legislation
- Supporting landfill tax processes, including Qualifying Fines
- Conducting environmental and landfill tax audits and preparing reports
- Supporting compliance activities across the wider team
- Monitoring regulatory changes and supporting implementation
- Liaising with site teams, customers, and regulators
- Supporting the continuous improvement of procedures and processes
What are we looking for?
- Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject with experience in the waste management industry
- Strong understanding of waste classification and hazardous waste assessment
- Knowledge of landfill tax regulations and environmental legislation
- Understanding of soil chemistry
- Auditing experience (desirable)
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
- Confident working with data and compliance systems
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage workload and communicate effectively with stakeholders
- A methodical, detail-focused approach to work
About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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