Hazardous Waste Site Chemist — Compliance & Operations

WR Environmental; Rochester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Company pension

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Training programme

Growth opportunities

Job summary

WR Environmental is seeking a Site Chemist for a hazardous waste management site in Rochester, UK. You will lead safe site operations and oversee waste handling, ensuring regulatory compliance across all tasks.

The role requires a chemistry-related degree and prior experience in waste management; IOSH knowledge is desirable, and a FLT licence is a plus. Salary up to £36,000 DOE with good training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience as a Site Chemist or similar is desirable.
• IOSH knowledge desirable, but not essential.
• Experience in the Waste Management industry is desirable, but not essential.
• FLT licence desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with site permits and waste acceptance regulations.
• Oversee safe operation of the site and waste handling.
• Monitor quality and compliance, and submit non-conformance reports and invoices on time.
• Preparing and prioritising hazardous waste materials.
• Ensure all waste that are processed/repacked have an associated paperwork trail so they can be traced from start to finish.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

WR Environmental is seeking a Site Chemist for a hazardous waste management site in Rochester, UK. You will lead safe site operations and oversee waste handling, ensuring regulatory compliance across all tasks.

The role requires a chemistry-related degree and prior experience in waste management; IOSH knowledge is desirable, and a FLT licence is a plus. Salary up to £36,000 DOE with good training and development opportunities.