Assistant Technical Coordinator/Chemist (Hazardous Waste Treatment)

WasteRecruit Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related subject.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to assess chemical hazards.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Hazardous waste treatment or chemical industry experience is advantageous.
• Flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Assess waste enquiries and determine suitability for acceptance.
• Prepare quotations for treatment, transfer, and disposal services.
• Interpret waste data to identify composition and safe handling requirements.
• Ensure technical control activities comply with legal requirements and industry best practice.
• Support the preparation of transport and waste documentation.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, drivers, and site teams.
• Assist with the management of company vehicles collecting waste.
• Maintain accurate records and provide data for invoicing and reporting.
• Support compliance with environmental permits, duty of care requirements, and company procedures.
• Assist in training and mentoring new starters when required.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Technical Coordinator/Chemist (Hazardous Waste Treatment)

Leeds

£-Attractive salary and benefits package

Our client is one of the UK's leading waste and resource management companies, with over 200 facilities and 4,500 employees across the UK.

A vacancy currently exists for an Assistant Technical Coordinator/Chemist to support the Waste Treatment Division's Technical and Commercial Team by assessing waste enquiries, preparing transportation documentation, maintaining records and data, and ensuring compliance with legal and environmental requirements.

Main Duties

• Assess waste enquiries and determine suitability for acceptance
• Prepare quotations for treatment, transfer, and disposal services
• Interpret waste data to identify composition and safe handling requirements
• Ensure technical control activities comply with legal requirements and industry best practice
• Support the preparation of transport and waste documentation
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, drivers, and site teams
• Assist with the management of company vehicles collecting waste
• Maintain accurate records and provide data for invoicing and reporting
• Support compliance with environmental permits, duty of care requirements, and company procedures
• Assist in training and mentoring new starters when required

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry or related subject
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess chemical hazards and properties
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines
• Hazardous waste treatment or chemical industry experience would be advantageous
• Flexible approach to work

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working five days per week.

Ref: J9714