Technical Waste Specialist

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Technical Waste Assessor for an established environmental services business based in Middlesbrough.

This role plays a key part in assessing, classifying and routing waste streams, ensuring compliance and supporting customers with accurate technical guidance.

Main duties will include:

• Assessing waste enquiries and gathering all required information, including MSDS and samples

• Interpreting technical data to identify correct treatment or disposal routes, including costs and caveats

• Producing accurate quotes and managing the customer journey from enquiry through to booking and invoicing

• Inputting all required information into internal systems for quoting, transport and acceptance

• Understanding site processing capabilities to ensure correct routing of waste

• Generating consignment notes and Environment Agency returns

• Communicating with customers regarding quotes, scheduling and non‑conformances

• Working closely with Sales, Customer Service and Operations to ensure smooth communication

• Advising on transport, labelling and consignment note requirements

• Ensuring all waste quotes comply with site permits and waste management licences

To be considered, applicants should have:

• Degree in Chemistry or related subject (minimum HNC)

• Strong IT skills and confidence using bespoke systems

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Willingness to learn, develop and contribute to team goals

• Knowledge of WM3 and ability to classify waste

• Understanding of ADR regulations for waste transport

• Working knowledge of waste treatment plants, transfer stations or transport operations

• Good understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation

• Strong numeracy and understanding of business costing

Benefits include:

• Annual company bonus

• Long service awards and employee recognition schemes

• Employee referral bonus

• Attractive pension plan

• Share options

• Retail and lifestyle discount perks

• In‑house and external training, plus apprenticeship routes

• Company healthcare cash plan (dental, physio, online GP and more)

• 30 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing annually for the first three years

Please contact Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail