Technical Soils Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Luton
Salary
Competitive
Posted
21 May 2021
Closes
18 Jun 2021
Sectors
Sales
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Technical Soils Manager

East of England

GBP-Attractive salary plus commission and company car

Our client is a leading trader, transporter and handler of construction materials, building products and waste materials. A vacancy currently exists for a Technical Soils Manager.

Role purpose:

* Ensure all waste activities undertaken by the business are compliant with all current legal, regulatory and contractual requirements.

* Assist the sales team with waste enquires, offering advice on the classification, disposal options, pricing and proposing alternative solutions where appropriate to give best commercial advantage in any given situation.

* Proposal, sampling and report writing for any additional soil testing that may be required as part of the solution.

* Manage the waste supply chain, building relationships with key people, negotiating best possible disposal rates and identifying new opportunities.

* Manage key customer accounts from a waste perspective if deemed necessary by the commercial team.

Main duties and responsibilities:

* In conjunction with the compliance co-ordinator, ensure the day-to-day compliance of the waste moved within the business region.

* Review soil reports / chemical analysis / site investigations for the commercial teams, advising on waste classifications, potential disposal points or any other options that may offer a commercial gain.

* Sending enquiries out to various suppliers / tip operators, sourcing the best disposal location and price to make the company as competitive as possible.

* When required, deal with the customer / site - either directly or alongside the sales team - to advise and assist on waste matters, whether this be over the phone or at an office or site meeting.

* Maintain supplier relationships and market knowledge, conducting regular visits to suppliers.

* Conduct on site testing including management of the sales process, laboratory and report writing.

* When required, assist with or run training for the sales teams and conduct waste inductions for new starters.

* Monthly reporting on enquiries and sales figures and attendance at regional sales meetings.

Candidate requirements:

* Knowledge of waste legislation, technical assessments and WM3.

* Experience of soil analysis interpretation and construction waste management.

* Understanding of waste permitting (including CL:AIRE MMP, exemptions etc), existing supplier and producer relationships and soil sampling.

* Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex information to all levels.

Ref: J8836

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