Environmental Waste Resource Technician

Are you passionate about reducing waste and having a positive impact on the environment? If so, this could be the role for you. 

Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater services company and is looking to grow its new Environmental Compliance Team to help achieve its aim of sending zero waste to landfill. 

This team sits within the Operational, Logistics and Incident Management area of the business and will give an opportunity to improve environmental, operational and financial efficiency for Thames Water.

What you will be doing as an Environmental Waste Resources Technician 
The role of an Environmental Waste Resources Technician will be varied, with no two days being the same.  Your time will be split between office and site, and you will be given the opportunity to work on a range of different waste streams, including sewage grit, sewage screenings, chemicals, spent activated carbon and many more!  

• Identification and implementation of innovative ways that deliver environmental and financial benefits.
• Carry out audits and reporting for “The Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment, 2013” and “The Waste Batteries & Accumulators, 2009”.
• Providing advice and guidance to operational teams and other internal departments.
• Management of Thames Water’s internal free cycle operation “Green Tag”, which enables our operational teams to reuse and recycle items across the business.
• Classification of waste in line with the Gov.UK Technical Guidance WM3.
• Creation and implementation of waste management processes and procedures.
• Collation, analysis and presentation of waste data.
• Ensuring Health & Safety requirements are met within Company and legal frameworks.

The base location will be Didcot Regional Distribution Centre, in Oxfordshire, with travel expected across our operational sites.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 36 hours a week.

What skills are we looking for?

• An understanding and experience of waste and recycling management systems
• Ideally have or working toward chartered status for a relevant institute.
• In-depth knowledge of waste legislation and policy in the UK
• Familiar with relevant codes of practice and guidance documents applicable to the waste management industry, including the Definition of Waste: Code of Practice, Quality Protocols and Waste Duty of Care Code of Practice.
• Able to undertake waste classification in line with Gov.uk WM3 Guidance
• Experience in undertaking audits and site inspections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and confident in the delivery of presentations.
• Collaborative skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work on several projects simultaneously whilst working to tight deadlines
• Data management, analysis with excellent IT skills.
• Hold a clean driving licence

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £40,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.