Waste Auditor - Scotland
ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED HEALTHCARE WASTE AUDITOR, ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ADVISOR, OR WASTE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST LOOKING TO MAKE A REAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT? WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED AUDITOR/ ADVISOR TO OPERATE IN THE NHS AND PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SECTOR IN IMPROVING WASTE SEGREGATION, REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, AND SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE.
TITLE: Waste Auditor – Healthcare Waste
SALARY: Circa £40,000–£45,000 + Bonus, Car Allowance, Pension and other benefits
LOCATION: Glasgow with travel expected
PLEASE APPLY VIA THE CONTACT US FORM ON THE HOMEPAGE QUOTING THE REFERENCE: TWR26WASCT03A
The Role: Waste Auditor – Healthcare Waste
As a Healthcare Waste Auditor, you will work directly with NHS Trusts and healthcare providers to improve waste management processes, reduce environmental impact, and ensure full regulatory compliance.
Conduct waste separation and environmental compliance audits across NHS hospitals, clinics, dentists and community healthcare sites.
Support and review Pre-Acceptance Audits.
Impart knowledge of HTM 07-01 guidance, UK waste legislation, and NHS sustainability targets.
Manage your own audit schedule.
Identify non-conformances, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
Produce clear audit reports with actionable recommendations.
Deliver training to clinical and non-clinical staff on correct healthcare waste segregation.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards
Experience:
We are looking for a detail-focused professional with strong knowledge of healthcare waste management and environmental compliance.
Experience in healthcare waste management, auditing, or compliance
Strong understanding of HTM 07-01 (Health Technical Memorandum 07-01) and UK waste legislation.
Excellent auditing, analytical, and report writing skills.
Confident communicator able to engage with clinical and operational staff at all levels.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Desirable Skills
Environmental or waste management qualifications such as CIWM or IEMA.
Experience conducting ISO 14001 environmental audits.
Experience delivering training or workshops.
You may have audited sites as an Environmental Auditor, Waste Auditor, Waste Compliance Advisor, SHEQ, HSEQ Manager, Health and Safety Advisor, Environmental Consultant, Supply Chain Manager
You may have worked in Clinical waste, Dental waste, Offensive waste, Hazardous Waste, Waste management and recycling, Tiger bag waste, Sharps