Welcome to Renova - a workplace where you can be yourself! With us, there are over 50 different professions, all making an environmental difference every day. As Western Sweden's leading operator in waste management and recycling, we strive to create a cleaner and greener future. Make a difference with us at Renova. Read more at https://www.renova.se Are you interested in a varied and challenging job in an exciting industry that is constantly evolving? The waste management sector and the position of Environmental Investigator might be right for you! Job Responsibilities As an Environmental Investigator, you will support the Recycling business area and its waste facilities regarding environmental matters. A large part of the role is to support the sales team and maintain customer contact regarding technical questions related to different waste types such as excavated soil and combustible fractions. You will also conduct follow-ups against laws and permits and work closely with operations managers on this. The role includes informing and communicating both internally within the company and externally with various authorities. To a lesser extent, you will also participate in and lead smaller projects within areas such as environmental technology, treatment technology, and permit matters. In recent years, there has been significant focus on various water-related issues, but assignments concerning soil contamination, classification, and mass handling are also recurring in the role. The Environmental Investigator position is part of the Environment and Investigation unit, which is a support unit within the Recycling business area. Currently, there are four environmental investigators in the unit who work broadly and support Renova's various treatment facilities such as landfills, sorting plants, and recycling centers in the areas of environment and environmental legislation. When you work with us at Renova, you have the opportunity to contribute to society while having a fun and varied job in a group where sustainability is our core business. The position is based at our pleasant facilities in Sävenäs with close cooperation with our facilities in the Gothenburg area. Qualifications University or higher education degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or equivalent. Knowledge of environmental and waste legislation is important for the role. Relevant work experience from the environmental field is required. The work involves contacts with various authorities, so you must be able to communicate very well in Swedish in both speech and writing. Driver's license (Category B) is required. Experience from the waste management industry and work with contaminated areas is advantageous. As a person, you have a positive outlook and find it easy to work both independently and in a group, and you have good communication skills. To thrive in the role, you are thorough, analytical, and responsible. Other qualities that are valued are being customer-focused and flexible. You are also structured and goal-oriented. Great importance is placed on personal qualities. Of course, you have a strong interest in environmental issues! Terms Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. Other Information At Renova, you get to be part of contributing to a sustainable society! We apply mandatory drug testing upon hiring. If employed, we will also request an extract from the criminal record register. Renova actively works with equality and diversity issues and strives for a balanced distribution among our employees regarding age, gender, and ethnic background. Renova has contracted agreements through the City of Gothenburg. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies. If you want to contact a union representative, you are welcome to call Renova's switchboard at 031-61 80 00.
- City
- Göteborg
- Address
- Gullbergs Strandgata 20-22
- GPS
- 57.715982014288, 11.983164952675
- Published
- 25. 8. 2026
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