£13.84 PH (37.5 hour week)
Role Overview
The Waste Sampler is responsible for carrying out waste sampling, inspection and analysis activities for GCSW. The role supports compliance with legislative, contractual and customer requirements by providing accurate and timely data on incoming material streams.
Working closely with operational teams, the Waste Sampler will undertake sampling activities, record results, identify quality issues and ensure accurate reporting to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Conduct visual inspections and moisture content checks on materials received at the Transfer station.
- Collect representative samples from incoming waste streams in accordance with site procedures and legislation.
- Analyse samples and accurately record findings.
- Identify contamination, non-conforming materials or quality concerns and escalate where appropriate.
- Assist in investigations relating to rejected loads or quality-related incidents.
- Accurately input sampling data into site quality logs and reporting systems.
- Maintain records in line with site procedures, customer requirements and legislative obligations.
- Support the preparation of quality reports and performance information.
- Ensure all sampling records are completed accurately and retained appropriately.
- Liaise daily with Operations personnel regarding sampling requirements.
- Build effective working relationships across departments to support operational performance.
- Communicate quality issues clearly and professionally to relevant stakeholders.
- Support site audits, inspections and compliance activities as required.
- Comply with all Thalia health, safety and environmental procedures.
- Use appropriate PPE and safe working practices at all times.
- Report hazards, near misses and incidents promptly.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping within work areas
- Carry out administrative duties, weighbridge cover and sampling activities.
Experience
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good numerical and analytical skills.
- IT literate with experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to accurately record and interpret information.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Ability to undertake manual handling activities and work in an outdoor operational environment where required.
Desirable
- Previous experience within waste management, recycling or environmental operations.
- Experience of quality sampling, inspection or compliance activities.
- Knowledge of MF operations and waste streams.
- Understanding of health, safety and environmental procedures.
Our Business
At Thalia Waste Management, we are creating a future to be proud of. We think differently, questioning everything, enabling us to develop progressive waste into energy solutions and services. Being motivated, tackling problems together, inspiring others to take responsibility, making a difference, being ambitious and contributing value.
We operate the best technology available across our four strategic sites in North Yorkshire, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Wight. Our technology includes everything from mechanical and biological treatment, traditional mass-burn energy from waste and material recycling technologies to in-vessel composting, advanced thermal treatment, innovative small-scale energy from waste and anaerobic digestion. In a single year we process 300,000 tonnes of waste that is turned into energy. This generates the same amount of energy as approximately 600 million solar panels. Similarly we recycle circa 95,000 tonnes of waste.
Inclusion
At Thalia Waste Management, we work hard to make sure we are an inclusive and diverse place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV, we’re focused on who you are, your skills and passion that can be brought to Thalia Waste Management. We know and understand the everyone is different and has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working and any adjustments that could be needed! We’ll do all that we can to support everyone from their first contact with us. For any support or adjustments needed through our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will make sure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
