Hazardous Waste Chemist — Compliance & Operations

Biffa Group; Wednesbury; À distance; GBP 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Chemist at Biffa's Wednesbury Hazardous Waste Facility oversees receipt, storage, processing and disposal of hazardous waste, ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong Health, Safety and Environmental focus.

You will drive continuous improvements in operational efficiency, manage inputs/outputs with Transport, analyse samples and provide customer quotations, maintain stock and housekeeping, and work across sites when required within the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in hazardous waste management or chemical/manufacturing settings.
• Knowledge of chemical process safety.
• Able to measure, monitor data and take action.
• Organised with ability to simplify complex issues.

Responsabilités

• 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 requirements.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards while driving cost control and efficiency.
• Analyse 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 SLA fulfilment.

Connaissances

Hazardous waste chemist

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Process safety awareness

Formation

HNC Chemistry

Description du poste

The Chemist at Biffa's Wednesbury Hazardous Waste Facility oversees receipt, storage, processing and disposal of hazardous waste, ensuring regulatory compliance and a strong Health, Safety and Environmental focus.

You will drive continuous improvements in operational efficiency, manage inputs/outputs with Transport, analyse samples and provide customer quotations, maintain stock and housekeeping, and work across sites when required within the UK.