Site Chemist

WasteRecruit Ltd; Derby; Sur place; GBP 27 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WasteRecruit Ltd in Derby is seeking a Site Chemist to help ensure correct waste assessment, classification and management in line with environmental regulations.

You will sample, inspect and classify waste streams, review waste documentation, and support site compliance, health and safety, and environmental performance. A degree in Chemistry is required; experience in waste management or lab settings is advantageous.

Qualifications

• A degree or relevant qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Understanding of hazardous waste, waste classification and environmental regulations is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• Proactive, able to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in waste management, recycling or laboratory environment beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Sampling, inspecting and classifying incoming waste streams.
• Assessing waste documentation and ensuring accurate waste acceptance.
• Applying WM3 guidance to support waste classification and hazardous waste assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with Environmental Agency regulations, permits and site procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records and waste tracking documentation.
• Liaising with customers, operational teams and external stakeholders on technical waste queries.

Connaissances

Chemistry

Waste management

Environmental regulations

Analytical skills

Communication

Organisational abilities

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Description du poste

Site Chemist

Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a Chemist looking to develop your career in the waste management and environmental sector?

Our client is seeking a motivated and technically minded Site Chemist to join their team in Derby. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a chemistry background who is interested in waste classification, hazardous waste management and environmental compliance.

The Role

Working within a waste management facility, you will help ensure incoming waste is correctly assessed, classified and managed in line with environmental regulations and site procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Sampling, inspecting and classifying incoming waste streams.
• Assessing waste documentation and ensuring accurate waste acceptance.
• Applying WM3 guidance to support waste classification and hazardous waste assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with Environmental Agency regulations, permits and site procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records and waste tracking documentation.
• Liaising with customers, operational teams and external stakeholders on technical waste queries.
• Supporting site compliance, environmental performance and health and safety standards.

About You

• A degree or relevant qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• An understanding of hazardous waste, waste classification and environmental regulations would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to work both independently and as part of an operational team.

Experience in a waste management, recycling or laboratory environment would be beneficial, although candidates with a relevant scientific background looking to enter the sector may also be considered