Site Chemist - Waste Analysis & Compliance

Biffa Group; Atherstone; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Discounts (retail & leisure)

Holiday & travel discounts

Life cover

Job summary

Biffa Group is seeking a Site Chemist in Atherstone to join our waste management team. The role focuses on daily chemical testing, compliance with site permits, and contributing to safe operations. You will support waste acceptance, treatment processes, and customer-facing technical input.

Candidates should have an HNC (or equivalent) and be prepared for outdoor work in all weather. The position involves supervising a mixed-skilled team and using MS Office to maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) is required.
• Outdoor working will be required in all weathers.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Experience managing a mixed skills team in a busy environment.
• Computer literate with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory and site-based chemical analysis to support safe treatment, transfer, and disposal of waste materials.
• Ensure compliance with permits, licences, discharge consents, and other legal requirements by monitoring and recording relevant site data.
• Assess and decide on appropriate treatment methods for incoming waste streams, in line with site capability and regulatory requirements.
• Support customer service by providing accurate and timely technical input to quotations, bookings, and waste acceptance processes.
• Maintain accurate bay logs and records to satisfy EA/HSE requirements and cost allocation.
• Assist in site audits, inspections, and sampling activities to maintain safety and environmental standards.
• Promote safe working practices by following health, safety, and environmental procedures and reporting hazards.
• Identify opportunities to improve site efficiency and reduce non-value activities, supporting operational performance.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Team supervision

Record keeping

MS Office

Education

HNC (or equivalent)

Job description

Biffa Group is seeking a Site Chemist in Atherstone to join our waste management team. The role focuses on daily chemical testing, compliance with site permits, and contributing to safe operations. You will support waste acceptance, treatment processes, and customer-facing technical input.

Candidates should have an HNC (or equivalent) and be prepared for outdoor work in all weather. The position involves supervising a mixed-skilled team and using MS Office to maintain accurate records.