Technical Chemist (Job ID: 1801)

ASCO Group Limited; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Chemist, where you will provide essential technical support for waste management compliance. This role is perfect for recent graduates eager to make an impact in the waste management sector. You will engage with customers across the UK, ensuring that waste processes meet safety standards and regulations. Your contributions will help explore sustainable waste routes and enhance operational efficiency. With opportunities for occasional travel and collaboration with various teams, this position offers a dynamic work environment and a chance to grow your career in a vital industry.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates in Chemistry are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency in MS Office is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to ensure waste management compliance.
• Conduct technical assessments for hazardous waste classification.
• Support the customer service team in sales and quotes preparation.

Skills

Effective communication

Proficiency in MS Office

Ability to work under pressure

Education

HNC/D or Degree in Chemistry

Job description

ASCO Waste Management offers a fully integrated total waste management and industrial tank cleaning solution, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Our independence allows us to identify cost-effective and environmentally sustainable waste routes, supported by our UK infrastructure network, providing a strategic advantage.

As a Technical Chemist, you will provide technical advice and support to ensure waste management complies with site permits, legislation, and customer requirements. This role is suitable for a recent graduate. Key responsibilities include:

1. Responding to enquiries from our UK-wide customer base and providing technical guidance.
2. Conducting technical assessments, including UK classification of hazardous waste per regulatory guidance (EA & SEPA).
3. Maintaining our internal waste and enquiry database.
4. Supporting the UK customer service team in developing sales and preparing delivery of sales quotes.
5. Ensuring all UK waste quotes comply with permits and licenses.
6. Collaborating with site managers and staff to ensure waste acceptance criteria are met.
7. Processing waste for storage and dispatch, managing relevant system data.
8. Supporting customers with Haz-packing and waste listing for transport.
9. Labeling and storing waste according to permits and legislation.
10. Routing waste streams to disposal sites within the UK, exploring new disposal options, and building relationships with third-party routes.
11. Supporting other business areas including Industrial Services and Logistics.
12. Occasional UK travel for site support, customer assistance, and training.

Minimum Competencies

• Effective communication and positive work relationships
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to work under pressure

Minimum Qualifications

• HNC/D or Degree in Chemistry or related field

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of waste processes, permits, and legislation
• Understanding of waste management sector
• Working at Height certification

An attractive remuneration package is offered. Please include relevant experience demonstrating required skills and behaviors in your CV.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

ASCO is committed to ED&I, which guides our activities and stakeholder interactions.

Application Details

Closing Date: 20/05/2025