Job Description
Waste Team Leader
Chemring Countermeasures is a world leading and innovative company, designing and developing countermeasure solutions to armed forces throughout the world. We are part of the Chemring Group of companies and have a solid global infrastructure, which also helps us to thrive.
Overview of the role
Supervisor for the waste team and co-ordination of waste operations across site. Responsible for delivering safe disposal and removal of hazardous, nonhazardous and specialist waste. Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all matters of hazardous and non-hazardous waste management.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate and facilitate daily routine and non routine waste operations, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of services by the Waste Technician’s
- Ensure waste is handled, segregated, stored, packaged, labelled, moved and disposed of in accordance with site procedures and regulatory requirements
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and organisation across all waste and recycling areas
- Monitor waste volumes and coordinate collections, ensuring all documentation (e.g. transfer notes, consignment notes) is completed accurately and remains fully traceable.
- Manage waste related visitors and contractors on site, including Permit to work processes, ensuring all activities are carried out safely and in compliance with site requirements.
- Develop, implement and maintain waste related QMS documentation (Work Instructions, Risk Assessments, Policy’s etc) and deliver training and toolbox talks to support compliance.
- Respond to and manage waste-related incidents (e.g. spills, mis-segregation), supporting upset condition and emergency procedures.
- Support internal and external audits of waste storage and burning ground.
- Identify and implement opportunities for waste minimisation, reuse, recycling and cost savings.
- Promote and enforce health, safety and environmental good working practices and standards across all waste activities
- Work closely with the Safety team to ensure compliance with all relevant legislations, governance and licensing requirements (e.g. Environmental Protection Act, Explosive Regulations, Disposal of Explosive Waste HSE Guidance).
- Collate, monitor and report departmental KPIs to identify trends, track performance, and escalate issue’s.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and/or Experience
- Right to live and work in the UK
- Minimum of 5Years’ experience working within waste management, environmental services, or similar role.
- Knowledge of hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling and regulatory requirements
- Proven experience in a supervisory or team leader role
Desirable Qualifications, Skills and/or Experience
- Experience in a defense manufacturing environment
- WAMITAB / CIWM Level 3 or higher qualification in Waste Management
- IOSH or NEBOSH Safety Qualification
This role will be worked over a 4.5 day week; Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:45 and Friday 08:00 – 12:30.
Please note: We do not engage with recruitment agencies. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending speculative inquiries or CVs. Should we wish to collaborate with agencies, we will initiate contact accordingly.
Quality Management Team Lead employer: Chemring Countermeasures
At Chemring Countermeasures, we pride ourselves on being a world leader in innovation within the defence sector, offering our employees a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities and a culture that encourages continuous improvement, all while providing a competitive salary and a flexible 4.5-day work week. Join us in a location that not only supports your professional aspirations but also contributes to global security solutions.
