Chemical Waste Compliance & Technical Lead

Pertemps West Bromwich; Ryders Green; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management firm in Ryders Green is seeking a Chemical Waste Compliance & Technical Lead. In this role, you will manage waste classification, ensure compliance, and oversee documentation within a regulated chemical environment. You will be responsible for training staff, maintaining waste logs, and liaising with quality control for proper waste analysis. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Chemistry and at least 2 years of experience in the waste management industry. Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:45 AM to 04:30 PM, with pay starting from £15.91 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in the waste management industry.
• Knowledge of Duty of Care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update waste logs and records.
• Ensure staff are trained and competent in waste log use.
• Manage on-site waste stock and bund quantities by classification.
• Direct the Waste Supervisor on storage locations and sampling.
• Liaise with QC to interpret waste analysis and ensure correct labeling.
• Create and maintain waste SDS using EXESS (Lisam).
• Provide waste-handling advice across the business.
• Support investigations into waste-related incidents.
• Participate in audits and EMS activities (ISO 14001).

Skills

Waste management knowledge

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

BSc in Chemistry (or similar)

Job description

Pertemps West Bromwich are looking for a Chemical Waste Compliance & Technical Lead to manage and oversee waste classification, compliance, storage and documentation within a regulated chemical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update waste logs and records
• Ensure staff are trained and competent in waste log use
• Manage on-site waste stock and bund quantities by classification
• Direct the Waste Supervisor on storage locations and sampling
• Liaise with QC to interpret waste analysis and ensure correct labelling
• Create and maintain waste SDS using EXESS (Lisam)
• Provide waste-handling advice across the business
• Support investigations into waste-related incidents
• Participate in audits and EMS activities (ISO 14001)

Essential Requirements

• BSc in Chemistry (or similar)
• Knowledge of Duty of Care regulations
• Minimum 2 years' experience in the waste management industry
• Excellent Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills

Desirable

• CIWM/WAMITAB qualification
• Forklift Truck Licence

Hours and Pay

08:45am-16:30pm Monday to Friday paying upwards of £15.91 dependant on experience