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Technical Sales Graduate

Objective of the Role

As a Technical Sales Graduate, you will play a key role in supporting the waste approval process, ensuring waste streams are classified correctly and compliant with environmental regulations.

Main Duties

• Assist in reviewing and assessing waste streams, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), WM3 classifications, and pre-acceptance documentation.

• Support the pre-acceptance and waste approval process, ensuring compliance with Environmental Agency regulations, ADR, and COSHH.

• Work with the Technical Assessors and laboratory teams to arrange sampling and analysis for waste verification.

• Help maintain accurate records for regulatory compliance, audits, and ISO requirements.

• Gain a working knowledge of site permits, waste acceptance criteria (WAC), and disposal/treatment options.

• Assist in reviewing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), supporting investigations and corrective actions.

• Work with the team to streamline the waste approval process and improve efficiency.

• Monitor and track waste approval turnaround times, ensuring smooth operations.

• Collaborate closely with the technical team to develop knowledge and skills.

• Participate in training on waste classification, compliance, and industry regulations.

• Support colleagues in technical assessments, documentation review, and process improvement initiatives.

• Assist in liaising with customers to gather waste data, clarify classifications, and request missing documentation.

• Work with the commercial team to provide technical input on waste streams and disposal options.

• Ensure customer queries related to waste approvals and compliance are handled effectively.

Competencies & Personal Specification

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Science A levels, science degree or equivalent.

• Interest in waste classification, hazardous materials, and environmental compliance.

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail when reviewing technical documents and regulations.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with internal teams and external customers.

What You'll Bring:

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a desire to learn and grow.

• Ability to work in a regulated, fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• A strong work ethic.

• Strong telephone, oral and written communication skills.

• Innovative and forward-thinking.

• Exceptional timekeeping and time management.

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In addition to collections, recycling, and disposal services, we also offer trans frontier shipments, preparation for re-use, industrial cleaning, and on-site laboratory services, including WAC testing of waste.

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