Site Chemist — Waste Testing & Compliance (Mon–Fri)

Biffa; West Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Life cover

Job summary

Biffa is hiring a Site Chemist for our facility in Burscough, West Lancashire. The role runs Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with an 18-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

You will focus on testing and analysis of waste materials, ensuring site permit compliance, and supporting waste acceptance and treatment processes. Join a team dedicated to safety, environmental standards, and high-quality service to internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) is required for this role.
• Computer literacy with MS Office applications is essential.
• Experience in managing a mixed skills team in a busy environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory and site-based chemical analysis to support the 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 ensure correct 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, reporting hazards, and supporting continuous improvement in safety culture.
• Help identify and implement opportunities to improve site efficiency, reduce non-value activities, and support operational performance.

Skills

MS Office

Education

HNC (or equivalent)

Job description

Biffa is hiring a Site Chemist for our facility in Burscough, West Lancashire. The role runs Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with an 18-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

You will focus on testing and analysis of waste materials, ensuring site permit compliance, and supporting waste acceptance and treatment processes. Join a team dedicated to safety, environmental standards, and high-quality service to internal and external customers.