Hazardous Waste Assessor

Hours: Monday - Friday 08:30am - 17:00pm Salary: Competitive

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Are you looking for an exciting opportunity where your skills and ideas can make a real impact?
By joining Grundon, your contributions will make a real difference as we work together by showing the world that there is more to waste than it seems.
Reporting into the Assistant Commercial Manager, you will play an important role in supporting our mission of leaving a better planet for future generations. You will play a key role in driving our mission forward by using your technical expertise to ensure waste streams are managed safely, compliantly, and efficiently. You will support the preparation of accurate sales quotations and assess waste enquiries from a broad range of direct and indirect customers, drawing on your knowledge of hazardous waste and chemistry.
Benefits
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Health Cash Plan
Discounted Gym Membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Mobile Phone Discounts
30 day's annual leave (inclusive of bank holiday)
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Refer a Friend Scheme
What will you do
Provide timely technical assessments of waste enquiries by accurately characterising and classifying waste materials.
Liaise with clients to gather the information needed to prepare quotations and generate waste collection documentation, packing instructions, and labels.
Manage and record all sales enquiries in line with pre-acceptance requirements.
Maintain clear communication to keep customers and colleagues informed throughout each enquiry, including technical updates and customer service support.
Build and maintain strong customer relationships while collaborating with the sales team to support business growth and deliver comprehensive waste management services.
Carry out site visits when required to assess projects, ensure safety considerations are met, and obtain accurate waste inventories for costed quotations.
Support the company at occasional waste industry trade and recruitment fairs
About you
Minimum HNC (degree preferred) in Chemistry or Environmental Science.
Previous background working with chemicals and demonstratable understanding of their hazards.
Ability to interpret analytical data and apply relevant legislation.
Demonstrated track record of delivering high quality, customer focused service.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to detail and clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, managing deadlines effectively.
Proactive approach, contributing ideas for continuous improvement
About Grundon
Grundon is the UK's largest family-owned supplier of integrated waste management and environmental services. We offer a whole host of waste collection, treatment and disposal services, all aimed at helping businesses of all shapes and sizes reduce their environmental impact, maximise resources and find value in their waste. Additionally, at Grundon Sand & Gravel we proudly produce and source high-quality aggregates in a responsible and sustainable way.
We take great pride in our heritage and our distinctive approach, which is true to our company values which include:
To have integrity
To be caring
To deliver excellence
To maintain curiosity
At Grundon, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace. xrexnqw We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career within waste management, this is your opportunity to join us.
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