Site Chemist

Scantec Personnel Limited; Grays; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits package

Varied work

Job summary

Scantec Personnel Limited is looking for a Site Chemist in Grays, Essex, to manage hazardous waste operations. This role involves inspecting waste loads, classifying materials, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Ideal candidates will have experience in hazardous waste, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to safety. The position offers a salary of £34,000–£38,000, a rotating shift pattern, and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within hazardous waste, chemicals or waste management.
• Knowledge of EWC codes and ADR regulations.
• Strong health, safety and environmental compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming waste loads for compliance with documentation.
• Classify hazardous and dangerous substances.
• Provide disposal quotations for new waste enquiries.
• Prepare paperwork for outgoing loads.
• Support customers with emergency call-outs.

Skills

Knowledge of waste classification

Experience handling hazardous materials

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Ability to work independently and in a team

Job description

Site Chemist – Grays, Essex

£34,000 – £38,000 & benefits (Monday to Friday, rotating shifts – 08:00–17:00 and 11:00–20:00)

We are recruiting for a Site Chemist to join a busy Hazardous Waste Transfer Station in Grays, Essex. This is a varied and hands‑on role within the Technical team, combining laboratory, operational and customer‑facing responsibilities.

The Role

As a Site Chemist, your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting incoming waste loads and ensuring compliance with transport documentation.
• Classifying hazardous and dangerous substances.
• Using XRF laboratory equipment.
• Providing disposal quotations for new waste enquiries.
• Segregating chemicals into compatible groups and ensuring correct packaging and labelling for onward transport.
• Sampling, checking and testing waste materials.
• Assigning EWC codes and ADR classifications where required.
• Preparing paperwork and documentation for outgoing loads.
• Supervising the loading of hazardous materials.
• Assisting with waste stock control and maintaining accurate records.
• Supporting customers with emergency call‑outs when required.
• Assisting with Yard Manager duties during periods of absence or increased workload.
• Supporting commercial activities including pricing incoming waste streams.
• Carrying out occasional work at customer sites, including waste listing, packing and collection activities.

About You

We are looking for someone who can work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and has a strong awareness of health, safety and environmental compliance.

You should ideally have:

• Previous experience within hazardous waste, chemicals or waste management.
• Knowledge of waste classification, EWC codes and ADR regulations.
• Experience handling hazardous materials.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach and a willingness to support wider site operations.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £34,000–£38,000 depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Rotating weekly shifts.
• Company benefits package.
• Varied and technically interesting work.
• Opportunities to contribute to the ongoing development of the business.

If you have experience within hazardous waste, chemistry or waste management and are looking for a varied technical role within a growing operation, we would be keen to hear from you.