Technical Waste Specialist

Waste Services, part of Partner Management & Integrated Operations at United Utilities, is looking for an experienced Waste
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Technical Specialist to join our Bioprocessing Team
. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in managing and evaluating industrial and domestic tankered waste streams while helping to ensure the safe, compliant and efficient operation of our wastewater treatment facilities.

Working in our commercial waste business, you will combine technical expertise, environmental compliance knowledge and stakeholder management skills to support the treatment of third-party waste across our wastewater treatment works.

As a key technical expert within the Bioprocessing team, you will:

• Conduct technical assessments of industrial waste streams to determine suitability for treatment.
• Develop waste treatment plans and advise on appropriate monitoring parameters.
• Provide technical recommendations for the acceptance and establishment of industrial waste inputs across United Utilities sites.
• Design and implement monitoring and control programmes for approved waste streams.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with the Environment Agency regarding waste import and permitting matters.

• Manage the sample reception and sample management service based at Davyhulme WwTW.
• Receive, prioritise and process incoming customer enquiry samples within agreed service levels.
• Assess waste composition and identify key parameters for further testing.
• Select samples requiring additional analysis and specialist investigation.
• Work closely with internal Laboratory Services and third‑party laboratories to coordinate testing activities.
• Produce technical reports for both internal stakeholders and external submissions.

• Provide WAMITAB cover for Bioprocessing operations at Davyhulme WwTW.
• Lead and supervise laboratory technicians, agency staff and waste import analysts.
• Support the approval and introduction of new industrial waste streams into the business.
• Monitor established waste streams to ensure quality, consistency and operational performance.
• Contribute to the development of operational procedures for bulk tanker waste acceptance.
• Undertake COSHH assessments to ensure the safe handling of incoming samples.
• Collaborate with operational, commercial and regulatory stakeholders across the business.

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related subject preferred.
• HNC/HND qualification will be considered as a minimum requirement.
• NVQ Level 4 (WAMITAB) in Treatment and Transfer of Hazardous Wastes (desirable)

• Minimum 3 years' experience working with industrial effluents and liquid wastes, including understanding their impact on wastewater treatment processes.
• Alternatively, significant experience within wastewater operations or the wider waste industry.

• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes and associated legislation.
• Knowledge of trade effluent control philosophies and policies.
• Excellent understanding of environmental and waste regulations.
• Proven experience of analytical laboratory practices and reporting.
• Ability to interpret technical data and make sound commercial and environmental decisions.

• Full UK Driving Licence is required for the role as travel to operational sites, laboratories and customer locations as required.

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer…