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Waste Co-ordinator

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  • Location: Sunderland, SR5
  • Salary: competitive plus benefits
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 11 hours ago

  • Sector: Non-core sector
  • Contact: Jennifer Morgan
  • Contact Email: Jennifer.morgan@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 0191 415 3300
  • Start Date: 25 November 2025
  • Expiry Date: 25 December 2025
  • Job Ref: V-323408
This is an exciting opportunity to join the SCM team as we prepare for expansion within the battery manufacturing industry. Reporting to the SCM Logistics Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for waste management across UK sites.   
  
Outline and Responsibilities:  
  • Project managing the development and implementation of the waste management strategy, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and 3rdparty contractors.  
  • Develop volume forecasts and end to end process flows for waste produced and handled at UK sites. 
  • Ensure company waste management process and packaging is compliant with relevant legislation and internal procedures, preparing internal stakeholders and contractors for both internal and external audits. 
  • Manage the day to day waste management operations, ensuring sufficient resource and equipment is in place to support demand and ensuring all associated paperwork is documented and traceable. 
  • Maximiserevenue to the company through effective supplier management, ensuring timely rebate for precious metal recycling in line with contracted rates.  
  • Work cross functionally with counterparts in other Global sites to share best practice and standardization opportunities. 
  • Work cross functionally with packaging engineers and DGSA to validate packaging suitability for waste. 
Qualifications 
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in waste management at a large manufacturing facility.  
  • A CIWM (Chartered Institute of Waste Management) qualification or similar, preferred but not essential. 
  • Excellent knowledge of Waste Disposal and Dangerous Goods regulations
  • Preferred experience in waste management associated to battery waste. 
  • Demonstrable project management experience. 
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present to the senior management team.
  • IT literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office. 
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel to supplier and company sites across the globe where necessary. 


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