Administrative Specialist Assistance - Waste Notifications

About the job

Do you want a real challenge where you learn something new every day and constantly develop yourself? Then pay attention!

As an administrative specialist assistant for waste notifications, you can expect a varied activity in the dynamic interface of logistics, environmental protection, and the corresponding regulations. Together with our specialist for notifications, you will process and coordinate notifications related to the cross-border transport of waste in the metal trade.

• Assist with the complete application process for notifications in cross-border waste traffic
• Compile application documents for notifications
• Oral and written communication with authorities, customers, and carriers, also in English
• Maintenance and updating of notifications (both physical and digital in the environmental authority's IT portal)
• Constant acquisition of knowledge on the topic of cross-border movement of waste (waste law), especially regarding EU regulations and international agreements

• Completed commercial or technical training (e.g., industrial clerk, freight forwarding clerk, environmental protection technician, administrative specialist).
• Initial professional experience in environmental management, waste management, logistics, or authority communication is an advantage.
• Knowledge in waste law, international transport regulations, or approval procedures is a plus.
• Correct and precise working method according to legal requirements, with a high degree of care and attention to detail
• Structured thinking
• High resilience, flexibility, and personal responsibility
• Teamwork skills, communication strength, and organizational talent

• With your job, you actively contribute to environmental protection and resource conservation
• Lots of freedom, independence, and responsibility in your tasks
• Stability and a secure workplace
• Flat hierarchies and uncomplicated decision-making processes
• Family-like corporate culture: With us, you are not just a number
• At least 25 days of vacation / 30 days from the 11th year of service or from the age of 50
• Thommen Academy (internal training and further education opportunities for our employees)
• Good social benefits (above-average continued payment of wages in case of accident and illness, pension fund without loss risk)

The Thommen Group is one of the leading European recycling companies with roots in Switzerland. With our three strong brands Thommen, Metallum, and Immark, we offer complete recycling solutions for industry, trade, and municipalities. With over 30 locations in five countries, the Thommen Group is globally networked and an important link in the economic cycle. As a producer of high-quality recycled raw materials, we create and conserve resources.

Julia Sumina answers your questions about the application process.