AWE is currently recruiting for a Controlled Waste Advisor.
The purpose of this role will be to coordinate and supervise Controlled Waste operations at AWE sites, including task supervision of personnel and management of working areas.
This role would suit somebody from a Chemistry background.
Location - Reading/Basingstoke area
Salary - £36,540 - £43,500 depending on suitability to the role.
Closing date - 10th September 2024
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:
- Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
- Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time.
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
- A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
- Life Assurance
- Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
- Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the provision of operational paperwork including procedures and associated Risk Assessments.
- Oversee the collection, storage and transfer of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes from site.
- Assessing hazardous waste properties to ensure the safe handling by Operatives.
- Responsible for the delivery of Controlled Waste Services in line with agreed service level agreements
- Identification and implementation of process improvements and efficiencies
- Planning and scheduling of tasks.
- Provision of advice and guidance relating to controlled waste processes
To be successful in this role you should preferably have the following skills and qualifications, though training can be provided:
- Strong knowledge of chemicals and their hazards is desirable.
- A reasonable level of competence with Microsoft Office tools, specifically Excel.
- An understanding of waste management or related subject.
- Planning and scheduling of work
- Knowledge of chemical safety requirements / hazards.
- Supervising contractors and staff
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
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