Technical Support Chemist (Hazardous Waste Treatment)

WasteRecruit Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company based in Sheffield is seeking a Technical Support Chemist. This role entails providing technical support in hazardous waste treatment and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Chemistry or a related subject, possess strong communication skills, and be flexible with work hours. This is a full-time position offering an attractive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving licence and licence to drive a 7.5T vehicle or under.
• Experience in segregating and transporting chemicals advantageous.
• Ability to work both as part of a small team and independently.
• Flexible attitude to work, with availability for overtime at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with listing, segregation, labelling, collection, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Ensure chemical waste is safely transported within current legislation.
• Prepare accurate transport documentation and labels.
• Maintain and develop positive client relationships.

Skills

Customer-focused

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Confident in using MS Office suite

Education

Degree in Chemistry or a related subject

Tools

ADR Training

Job description

Technical Support Chemist (Hazardous Waste Treatment)

Sheffield

£-Attractive salary and benefits package

Our client is one of the UK's leading waste and resource management companies, with over 200 facilities and 4,200 employees across the UK. A vacancy currently exists for a Technical Support Chemist to provide technical support to the company's Waste Treatment Division (WTD) clients and customers. You will assist with the listing, segregation, labelling, collection, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, as well as support the Commercial Team with technical assessments and documentation.

Main Duties

• Visiting new and existing customers to assist with the listing, segregation, labelling, collection, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
• Supporting WTD clients by ensuring chemical waste is safely transported within current legislation
• Preparing accurate transport documentation and labels
• Assisting WTD drivers and the Sales Team as required
• Maintaining and developing positive client relationships
• Assessing sales enquiries and preparing data for invoicing
• Ensuring all activities promote a positive image of the company and comply with procedures and policies

Candidate Requirements

• A degree in Chemistry or a related subject
• Full, clean driving licence and licence to drive a 7.5T vehicle or under
• ADR Training and experience of segregating and transporting chemicals (advantageous)
• Confident in using MS Office suite
• Ability to work both as part of a small team and independently
• Customer-focused, with strong communication skills at all levels
• Flexible attitude to work, with availability for overtime at short notice
• Problem-solving skills and ability to use own initiative
• Willingness to complete all required training and competency modules

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working five days per week. Work hours are 40 hours per week, typically 08:00–17:00. Alternative shifts: 07:00–16:00 or 08:30–17:30 for cover.