Senior Site Chemist

WR Logistics; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company is seeking a Senior Site Chemist in Hinckley, UK. The role involves ensuring safe site operations, waste handling, and developing fellow chemists. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Chemistry and relevant experience. Generous benefits include 21 days holiday, pension, and medical insurance.

Benefits

21 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company Pension

Private Medical and Dental insurance

Well-being programme and Mental Health Support

On-site parking

Excellent and ongoing training programme

Opportunity for growth and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a site chemist or related role.
• In-depth knowledge of waste acceptance regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with site permits and waste acceptance regulations.
• Oversee safe operation of the site and waste handling.
• Develop and train chemists, and maintain stock rotation.
• Monitor quality and compliance, and submit non-conformance reports and invoices on time.
• Liaise with site management to implement day-to-day work requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Senior Site Chemist

Location: Hinckley, UK

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 5:00pm

The client is looking for a Senior Site Chemist to join a team based in Hinckley. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working in a Site Chemist or Lab Chemist role for a Waste Management company. You will be responsible for the safe operation of the site, waste handling, and liaising with site management to implement day‑to‑day work requirements. You will also be responsible for training and developing fellow site chemists. If you are looking to take the next step in your career in the Waste Management industry, you are encouraged to apply!

Package Benefits

• 21 days holiday + 8 banks – increasing to 25 days with service
• Company Pension
• Private Medical and Dental insurance
• Well‑being programme and Mental Health Support
• On‑site parking
• Excellent and on‑going training programme
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with site permits and waste acceptance regulations.
• Oversee safe operation of the site and waste handling.
• Develop and train chemists, and maintain stock rotation.
• Monitor quality and compliance, and submit non‑conformance reports and invoices on time.
• Liaise with site management to implement day‑to‑day work requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Previous experience as a site chemist or related role.
• In‑depth knowledge of waste acceptance regulations and HSE segregation guidelines.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.