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    Waste Compliance Administrator

    Job Type:

    Full time

    Posted:

    Location(s):

    Kent

    Job Description:

    Ferns Group are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established Utilities and Reinstatement company, specialising in Telecoms Civils, and tailored reinstatement services.

    Our Mission is “to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.”​

    Job Overview
    We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrator to join our team to ensure the smooth operation of our waste transfer.

    The Waste Compliance Administrator will support the business to meet new environmental compliance requirements for waste transfer. This role focuses on the accurate handling, recording, and management of hazardous red transfer permits and waste movement records across three key clients.

    Responsibilities

    • Process, review, and record hazardous red transfer permits.
    • Maintain accurate records of waste transfers across three key client accounts, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy.
    • Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders (clients, waste carriers, regulators) to obtain, verify, and file all necessary documentation.
    • Create and maintain structured filing systems (electronic and paper-based) to support compliance audits.
    • Use Microsoft Excel to log, track, and report on permit status, waste volumes, and transfer activity.
    • Assist with the preparation of compliance reports and client updates as required.
    • Monitor deadlines, alerting management to outstanding or overdue documentation.
    • Support the continuous improvement of processes relating to waste documentation, record-keeping, and compliance reporting.

    Skills & Experience Required

    • Previous administrative experience in an, environmental, or waste management setting (desirable but not essential).
    • A good level of Microsoft Excel skills (data entry, lookups, filters, pivot tables desirable).
    • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
    • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
    • Clear written and verbal communication skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Ability to work independently in an office-based environment, as well as part of a wider team.

    Benefits

    • Company pension
    • Free parking
    • Life insurance
    • On-site parking
    • Referral programme

    Additional Information

    • Full-time, permanent role.
    • Training in environmental compliance and internal systems will be provided.
    • Opportunities for career development
    • Due to the site location candidates will require their own transport.

    Pay

    £21,000 to £26,500 per year

    If you are a proactive individual with a passion for administration and a desire to contribute to our team’s success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

    Ferns Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities, including working with the prison service, and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

    All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.