Celebrating Success with Ewan Thomson from South Ayrshire Council

Albion is proud to congratulate Ewan Thomson, Foreperson within South Ayrshire Council’s Waste Management Department, on successfully completing his CIWM CoTC: Operator Competence for Managing Transfer of Hazardous Waste Qualification.

In this short video, Albion Chairman, Alasdair Meldrum, sits down with Ewan to discuss his journey towards achieving the qualification. Having worked in waste management for over 10 years, Ewan reflects on the challenges of balancing his day-to-day responsibilities, family life and studying, as well as the determination required to complete the qualification.

Ewan shares how the process has significantly expanded his knowledge of waste legislation, site procedures and environmental compliance. He also explains how his learning has led to practical improvements at the sites he oversees, including the introduction of new documentation and clearer audit trails.

Throughout the interview, Ewan highlights the invaluable support he received from his assessor, Aaron McIntyre, who encouraged him through the more challenging stages of the qualification. He also offers advice to future candidates, emphasising the importance of time management, perseverance and taking the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of waste management operations.