Technical Waste Assessor: Compliance-Focused Analyst

ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing career development and career/

Training development and industry-

Annual bonus

Pension contributions

Flexible benefits portal

Job summary

ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY is seeking a Technical Waste Assessor to join a waste management team in Merseyside. You will assess technical and chemical waste enquiries from customers and sales teams, identify disposal routes, and provide technical advice in line with legislation and permits.

The role suits an experienced Site Chemist moving to a more office-based, compliance-focused position, with opportunities for development, training, and progression within a supportive company culture.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC or BSC in Chemistry or course with significant chemistry content.
• Previous experience in a Site Chemist role, with knowledge of chemical waste analysis and waste management processes, is preferred
• Must have full right to work in the UK there is no sponsorship available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assess technical and chemical waste enquiries from customers and sales teams.
• Identify suitable disposal routes for packaged and bulk waste.
• Produce accurate quotations in line with legislation, permits and commercial requirements.
• Coordinate laboratory testing where further waste analysis is required.
• Provide technical advice to customers and internal teams on waste acceptance and disposal.
• Manage non-conformances and support waste acceptance activities within quality and safety standards.
• Build strong working relationships with third-party treatment and disposal partners.

Skills

Waste management knowledge

Chemistry knowledge

Communication skills

Education

HND/HNC in Chemistry

BSc in Chemistry

Tools

COSHH knowledge

SDS knowledge

ADR knowledge

Job description

ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY is seeking a Technical Waste Assessor to join a waste management team in Merseyside. You will assess technical and chemical waste enquiries from customers and sales teams, identify disposal routes, and provide technical advice in line with legislation and permits.

The role suits an experienced Site Chemist moving to a more office-based, compliance-focused position, with opportunities for development, training, and progression within a supportive company culture.