Senior Waste Solutions Administrator
As part of our Waste Solutions team, you play a key role in ensuring DESOTEC complies with European waste legislation. You manage documentation, permits, data, and processes that keep our waste activities compliant and well‑organized. You collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders - including government bodies across Europe - to maintain clear communication, accurate reporting, effective workflows and regulatory compliance.
Who is DESOTEC?
DESOTEC is an international environmental services company that helps protect the planet with sustainable mobile filtration solutions for the purification of liquids and gases.
We have approximately 450 employees, united in Generation D., who are all committed to helping protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across all industries.
Private equity funds managed by Blackstone acquired DESOTEC in 2021.
What will you do as a Senior Waste Solutions Administrator at DESOTEC?
Regulatory & Compliance Management
You make sure our waste‑related activities fully comply with European regulations.
You manage all required documentation, ERP recordkeeping, permits, and licenses.
You work closely with national and international environmental authorities and address compliance issues in accordance with legislation.Document Management
You keep our waste documentation well‑structured, accurate, and always audit‑ready.
You check operational paperwork—such as transport documents —to ensure accuracy and compliance.
You support internal teams (e.g. Sales) by providing timely and compliant certificates and waste related documents.Licensing
You manage all waste transport permits and licenses across the DESOTEC group.
This includes preparing applications, handling renewals on time, and maintaining strong relationships with licensing authorities to ensure continued compliance.Training & Knowledge Sharing
You onboard and train new team members, share best practices, and provide constructive feedback. You create and collect useful content—such as guidelines and case studies—and train other colleagues in effective document management and best‑practice workflows.Continuous improvement
You review waste administration workflows, spot inefficiencies, and implement improvements that increase efficiency, reduce risks, and help ensure compliance.Data collection
You collect and analyze data from our ERP system using standard tools and methods. You turn this information into clear compliance reports that support senior leadership in maintaining regulatory oversight.
What does your team look like as a Waste Solutions Administrator?
You will join a team of four wonderful, driven waste solutions colleagues. You report to our waste Solutions Manager.
Who are you as a Waste Solutions Administrator?
You have a bachelor degree ideally with 3 to 5 years relevant work experience;
You are naturally driven and hands‑on, and you always look for solutions;
You excel in accuracy and have a strong eye for detail;
You communicate fluently in Dutch, English and French, both spoken and written. Knowledge of German is a strong plus;
You have a good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
You enjoy working as part of a team, but you can just as easily handle tasks independently;
You are assertive and feel confident communicating with external stakeholders.
If you can't tick off all the boxes, but you do recognize yourself in our three core values Teamwork, Excellence and Devotion, then we definitely invite you to take a chance and apply!
What’s in it for you? 😉
It goes without saying that you get a lot in return in exchange for your unbridled dedication and enthusiasm:
A competitive salary – We guarantee you a (more than) competitive base salary, depending on your experience.
Fringe benefits – To optimize your salary package, you can count on a smartphone with a mobile subscription, meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance (AG Insurance), a non-recurrent CAO90 bonus, two annual gross bonuses, and the option for bicycle leasing after 6 months of service.
Discounts through partnerships –As part of the Blackstone group, all internal DESOTEC employees also enjoy discounts on BRE-Hotels (a collection of Blackstone-owned hotels and resorts). Through Benefits at Work you get discounts at Center Parcs, Zalando, bol.com, Krëfel, Decathlon and many more.
Work-life-balance / hybrid working – You work during flexible hours and get the freedom to spend 2 days a week in your home office after a training period.
Time off to schedule freely – At DESOTEC there is no collective closure. You enjoy 29 paid vacation days and have the freedom to take 10 unpaid vacation days on top of that. This way you can increase your number of vacation days to 39 days!
Personal & professional growth – You will have every opportunity to immerse yourself in your new role, but also to grow personally and professionally through an extensive range of training courses.
Structured onboarding – We prepare a tailored onboarding plan for every new starter, ensuring a smooth integration into your team, tools, and DESOTEC’s mission from day one.
Stay active & social – As an employee with a permanent contract, you can enjoy one free group sport lesson/activity per week at the Vision 21 gym in Roeselare, including activities like boxing, pilates, spinning, padel and more.
Fun and relaxation – You will regularly be invited to one of the many afterworks and other fun activities. Each team also gets a team building budget – it's up to you how
Our purpose and mission?
At DESOTEC, we are committed to building a cleaner, greener world for all. We strive to helping protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across all industries. Witness our mission with your own eyes in the DESOTEC purpose movie.
Curious to find out more about your potential future employer? Check out www.desotec.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram via @DESOTEC.