CHEMIST - HAZARDOUS TREATMENT & TRANSFER

Salary: up to £30,740 per annum DOE
Location - Wednesbury Hazardous Waste Facility (WS10 7NR)
A quick look at the role.
The Chemist’s primary responsibility is to actively oversee and coordinate the receipt, storage, processing, and disposal of hazardous waste. This role is crucial in ensuring that all waste materials are assessed and managed in strict accordance with regulatory standards, prioritizing Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance. Additionally, the Chemist is expected to drive continuous improvements in operational efficiency and productivity while maintaining best practices in hazardous waste management.

OUR ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience as a Chemist in a Hazardous Waste Management business or chemical/manufacturing industry.
• Minimum of a HNC Chemistry Qualification.
• Hazardous Treatment & Transfer CoTC is desirable however not essential.
• Knowledge & understanding of the requirements of working within a time critical hazardous waste processing environment would be ideal.
• Comprehensive understanding of chemical process safety
• Analytical with the ability to measure & monitor data and take appropriate action.
• Organised with the ability to simplify complex issues.
• Willingness to travel within the UK for business meetings and project work at other locations.

• Plan and prioritise daily operations, adapting to service demands for safe, efficient, and compliant performance.
• Lead by example to strengthen health, safety, and environmental culture.
• Ensure secure waste management, from entry to disposal, minimising costs while meeting company and customer requirements.
• Maintain compliance, ensuring inputs and outputs meet regulatory standards while driving cost control and efficiency.
• Analyse sales samples, advise on treatment options, and provide customer quotations.
• Manage stock and inventory of waste and consumables within budgeted costs.
• Uphold high housekeeping standards and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Work closely with Transport to manage inputs/outputs, ensuring compliance and customer SLA fulfilment.