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Waste​/Dangerous Goods Coordinator

Job in Whitehaven, Cumbria County, CA28, England, UK
Listing for: AtkinsRéalis
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-19
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Compliance, Waste Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 56000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 56000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Waste / Dangerous Goods Coordinator

Overview

You demonstrate strong capability in waste management through your expertise in compliant segregation, packaging, labelling, and disposal practices. You show strength in coordinating resources, managing project waste, and delivering work safely and efficiently. Your collaborative approach with stakeholders and Waste Advisors supports effective planning and documentation. You also exhibit strong problem‑solving, teamwork, and leadership qualities through your proactive issue resolution and your commitment to mentoring others, consistently maintaining high standards.

Role
  • Provide advice and guidance on segregating, packaging, labelling and storage of waste.
  • Co‑ordinate multiple resources to facilitate disposal.
  • Provide advice and guidance on isotopic fingerprints & waste stream characterisation documents.
  • Provide advice and guidance for radioactive/non‑radioactive disposal routes.
  • Ensure all waste is removed from plant/area compliantly with site procedures, Conditions for Acceptance & Waste Acceptance Criteria.
  • Liaise with Waste Advisor for non‑routine wastes including non‑radioactive waste (non‑hazardous/hazardous).
  • Provide information to Waste Advisor for Waste Clearance Forms/Waste Routing Reports.
  • Act promptly on non‑compliance issues/participate in investigations where required.
  • Represent plant/area at Stakeholder meetings.
  • Coach and mentor junior members of the team, including graduates and apprentices.
  • Provide information for waste forecasts.
  • Support other team members, sharing knowledge and experience.
  • Responsible for the safe delivery of specified site‑based work packages.
  • Responsible for the management of project wastes in line with Waste Management Plans.
About You
  • SQEP Plant Solid Waste Coordinator/Local Clearance Coordinator.
  • Ability to reach Dangerous Goods Dispatch Officer SQEP.
  • Nuclear Decommissioning/Waste Management Experience.
  • Highly motivated, proactive, and flexible; must be willing to travel to client sites as required.
  • IOSH Working Safely qualification.
  • Good understanding of the waste hierarchy and awareness of waste routing and acceptance criteria/conditions for acceptance for VLLW, Combustible, Metallic Waste Treatment, LLW, ILW, and PCM routes.
  • Interpersonal skills, able to build and develop relationships internally and externally.
  • Maintain excellent relationships with customers and suppliers.
Rewards & Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a wide range of benefits tailored to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Opportunities for training and professional development help you grow your skills and expertise. We offer a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to support a balanced personal and professional life.

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If required, this will be discussed  vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer. Do not reference any current or previously held security clearance in your application.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong. We offer family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.

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