Hazardous Waste Chemist — Operations & Compliance

Biffa Waste Services; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa is seeking a Chemist at the Hazardous Treatment & Transfer facility in Wednesbury. The role oversees receipt, storage, processing and disposal of hazardous waste, ensuring regulatory compliance and prioritising health, safety and environmental standards.

You will coordinate daily operations, support cost control, advise on treatment options, and collaborate with Transport to meet customer SLAs. A HNC Chemistry qualification and hazardous waste experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chemist in a Hazardous Waste Management business or chemical/manufacturing industry.
• Minimum of a HNC Chemistry Qualification.
• Hazardous Treatment & Transfer CoTC is desirable however not essential.
• Knowledge & understanding of the requirements of working within a time critical hazardous waste processing environment would be ideal.
• Comprehensive understanding of chemical process safety.

Responsibilities

• 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 company and customer requirements.
• Maintain compliance, ensuring inputs and outputs meet regulatory standards while driving cost control and efficiency.
• Analysе sales 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 customer SLA fulfilment.

Skills

Analytical

Organised

Data monitoring

Time management

Willingness to travel

Education

HNC Chemistry Qualification

Job description

Biffa is seeking a Chemist at the Hazardous Treatment & Transfer facility in Wednesbury. The role oversees receipt, storage, processing and disposal of hazardous waste, ensuring regulatory compliance and prioritising health, safety and environmental standards.

You will coordinate daily operations, support cost control, advise on treatment options, and collaborate with Transport to meet customer SLAs. A HNC Chemistry qualification and hazardous waste experience are essential.