Technical Assessor in Darlington

Location: Darlington

Salary: £21.00 per hour

Recruiter: Biffa

Date Advertised: 2024-06-27

A vacancy has arisen for a Technical Assessor based from our offices in Darlington. The role will be working for Total Recycling Services Ltd (Part of the Biffa Group)

A quick look at the role

The Technical Assessor provides technical expertise ensuring all waste enquiries received are dealt with in a timely manner whilst being professional and complying with the relevant policies and legislations.

Your core responsibilities

  • Technically assess all waste enquiries working to the appropriate technical guidance documentations, policies, and legislations to provide the correct classification and landfill taxation, where applicable.
  • Ensuring compliance with the relevant legislations and environmental permits.
  • Complete re-assessments of existing waste streams into sites.
  • Interpret and assess data (chemical analysis & MSDS) to ensure the correct waste treatment or disposal avenue is provided in accord with waste hierarchy.
  • Ensure all pre-acceptance information has been received for the waste stream/job before being approved on Biffa’s internal system.
  • All enquiries are to be responded to promptly and efficiently.
  • Provide technical guidance, advice and support to sites, customers, and commercial sale teams. (This could involve phone/team calls, emails, and occasional site visits)
  • Our essential requirements

  • Degree educated in a Science subject
  • Basic understanding of chemical analysis and analytical data
  • Confident with all Microsoft applications including advanced Excel
  • Total Recycling offer bespoke waste management/recycling services across the UK.

    Incorporated in 2009 - the Company has seen continual growth , and now operates three dedicated waste management facilities in the North East , with 100 staff and a reported turnover of around £21m. Most recently – the Company were acquired by Biffa Waste Services group – giving significant prospect for additional growth.

    Our key service areas are recycling , hazardous waste , bulk tanker , general waste and industrial services - although we also provide on site facilities management to key customers . We operate our own fleet of purpose built vehicles for collections , via our own transport department in darlington. Our services are accredited to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards.

     We have developed a reputation for service and value within the industry – with a focus on environmental performance and health and safety . Our flexibility and ability to tailor our services to customer demand ,allows us access into most industrial areas , including manufacturing , automotive ,pharmaceutical, power generation and process , as well working alongside other waste service providers , to support major projects .

     Our customers include some of the most recognised and respected brands in the UK – many who have remained as loyal customers for many years - and who we have supported in achieving their sustainability goals .


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