Chemical Waste Compliance & Technical Lead

Pertemps; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management firm in West Bromwich is looking for a Chemical Waste Compliance & Technical Lead. The role involves managing waste classification, compliance, and documentation while ensuring staff are adequately trained. Candidates should have relevant qualifications such as a BSc in Chemistry and at least two years of experience in waste management. The position offers a pay rate starting at £15.91 per hour, working Monday to Friday from 08:45 am to 16:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the waste management industry.
• Knowledge of regulations related to waste management.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update waste logs and records.
• Ensure staff are trained in waste log use.
• Manage on-site waste stock according to classification.
• Direct Waste Supervisor on storage locations.
• Liaise with QC for waste analysis interpretation.
• Create and maintain waste SDS using EXESS.
• Provide waste-handling advice.
• Support waste-related investigations.
• Participate in audits and EMS activities.

Skills

Knowledge of Duty of Care regulations

Excellent Excel skills

Excellent Word skills

Excellent PowerPoint skills

Education

BSc in Chemistry (or similar)

Tools

EXESS (Lisam)

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