Salary: Competitive
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: 8.30am-5pm, Mon-Fri – 37.5 hours per week

Do you have a chemistry-related qualification and a background working as a Hazardous Waste Assessor or similar, with a good understanding of the hazardous waste industry? In this busy and interesting job in a small and proactive team at our modern head office in South Oxfordshire, you will use your hazardous waste and chemistry knowledge to provide customer service and sales support to new and existing customers.

What you’ll be doing as Hazardous Waste Assessor 
Day to day you will carry out technical assessment of waste enquiries, managing and gathering information in a manner that fully satisfies the requirements of pre-acceptance, and characterising and applying accurate classification. Identifying and assigning cost-effective treatment and processing routes for a variety of hazardous waste streams is all part of your remit.

You will, of course, liaise with customers to ensure that sufficient information is obtained to raise quotations, and to enable the generation of the necessary documentation, packing instructions and labels.

The job also involves providing technical advice and assistance. 

What you’ll need 
The ‘musts’ are a chemistry-related qualification (e.g. Environmental Sciences) to HNC level or above, Hazardous Waste Assessor or similar experience with a good understanding of the waste industry, and a great ability to understand and interpret analytical data and legislation.

Why Grundon – and what’s in it for you
We believe in nurturing talent and offer plenty of training and professional development opportunities. We’re all about innovation and advancements in technology such as an advanced aerosol recycling and reprocessing plant. 

You can expect a perks and benefits package that includes:
- Discretionary company bonuses
- Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover 
- 30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday 

Ready to join us?
We interview as soon as strong applications come in, so don’t wait – apply now to become our next Hazardous Waste Assessor and start your journey with a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Click apply now – we look forward to hearing from you!
(Please note: No agencies)

Since 1929, Grundon has been at the forefront of waste management and environmental services in the UK, advocating sustainable practices and revolutionising waste management. Here, the value of what you do resonates far beyond the typical workday.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a career that's both impactful and rewarding, you've come to the right place.

We're actively recruiting to fill a variety of roles – from Drivers and Technicians to Recycling Operatives, Transport Coordinators and many more. So, if you're ready to be the backbone of our operations, we'd love to hear from you.

But wait, there's more! We're not just about day-to-day operations, we're all about helping you grow, both personally and professionally. Get ready for training sessions that'll sharpen your skills faster than you can say "reduce, reuse, recycle." Plus, you'll enjoy exclusive perks like discounts on shopping (because who doesn't love a good deal?) and access to cheaper gym memberships to keep you feeling as fit as a perfectly sorted bin.

Oh, and did we mention our commitment to the community and the planet? That's right, we're not just about profits; we're about making a positive impact inside and outside of our depots too.