Site Chemist

at  RED Industries

RED Industries Ltd are an ambitious Company who want to deliver the best professional waste management solutions across the UK. We are on a journey to cement our place as the UK’s premier waste management Company, and we need every one of our team to be onboard with this journey. Every person is valuable and critical to make this journey a success.
Shift pattern will be: 06:00-15:00 / 14:00 – 22:00 / 22:00 – 06:00

CRITICAL QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT

• HNC or Degree Level Qualification in Chemistry or a similar related field.
• Experience in the Hazardous Waste Sector.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Regulations
• SAP Experience

OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE:

To bring value to the business by accepting and inspecting all incoming assignments of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste by following the relevant regulations and site procedures.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Ensure all incoming waste consignments have proper paperwork (Consignment Note/Duty of Care).
• Verify paperwork is accurately completed and copies are held on-site and with hauliers.
• Process and scan paperwork within 48 hours of arrival.
• Record waste acceptance and non-conformance’s using the SAP system.
• Perform safety checks for waste acceptance, storage, processing, and transfer.
• Regularly sample received waste for internal lab analysis.
• Inspect incoming waste to BAT requirements in Sector Guidance Note 5.06.
• Ensure all waste is stored according to Sector Guidance and Permits.
• Label all waste correctly with relevant information.
• Route waste to minimize costs while ensuring legality and compliance.
• Bulk, sort, segregate, list, and re-pack waste as required.
• Provide technical support to other staff members.
• Complete relevant outgoing paperwork.
• Act as a site first aider (once trained).
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area, completing housekeeping tasks.
• Assist other teams when required.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required by the business.