Senior Site Chemist

WR Logistics; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Senior Site Chemist for their Dagenham facility. This position involves overseeing waste acceptance and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations regarding contaminated soils and aggregates. Strong technical knowledge of hazardous materials and site-based experience are essential. Excellent opportunities for progression are offered, alongside a generous holiday allowance and ongoing training.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension

On-site parking

Excellent ongoing training

Genuine opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Strong experience in hazardous waste, contaminated land or C&D waste environments.
• Expert understanding of contaminated aggregates and associated hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, WAC testing and waste classification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee waste acceptance and classification of contaminated soils and aggregates.
• Ensure full compliance with site permits and environmental regulations.
• Validate incoming loads for hazardous materials.

Skills

Technical knowledge of contaminated materials

Site-based compliance experience

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science

Job description

Overview

Senior Site Chemist - Contaminated Soil and Aggregates

Location: Dagenham, UK

Salary: circa £40,000pa (DOE)

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Site Chemist to join their busy waste treatment facility in Dagenham. This role focuses on contaminated soils, aggregates, and construction & demolition (C&D) waste, ensuring all operations comply with environmental and health & safety regulations.

You'll need solid technical knowledge of contaminated materials, asbestos, hydrocarbons, lead, and similar hazardous substances, along with strong site-based compliance experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee waste acceptance and classification of contaminated soils and aggregates.
• Ensure full compliance with site permits, WAC and environmental regulations.
• Validate incoming loads and documentation for hazardous materials (asbestos, hydrocarbons, lead, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records and waste traceability from receipt to final destination.
• Conduct inspections and compliance checks to uphold safety and environmental standards.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and regulators on waste classification and acceptance.
• Support continual improvement in site operations and environmental performance.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Strong experience in hazardous waste, contaminated land or C&D waste environments.
• Expert understanding of contaminated aggregates and associated hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, WAC testing and waste classification (EWC, HP codes).
• Proven ability to work safely and efficiently on an operational site.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Forklift licence desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Excellent ongoing training
• Genuine opportunities for progression

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy