Technical Waste Treatment Manager

Everwaste Solutions; Chorley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

Comprehensive benefits including pension and private healthcare

Company car or car allowance

Job summary

Everwaste Solutions is seeking a Technical Waste Treatment Manager in Chorley, England. This role requires a seasoned professional to ensure optimized and compliant operation of advanced waste treatment processes across the UK. Responsibilities include managing treatment processes, leading laboratory analyses, and ensuring adherence to environmental regulations. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and possess 5–7 years of experience in waste treatment operations. The company offers competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years’ hands-on experience in waste treatment operations.
• Thorough understanding of UK waste management regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise industrial and hazardous waste treatment processes.
• Manage treatment chemistry programmes and lead laboratory testing.
• Develop and improve standard operating procedures.

Skills

Treatment chemistry expertise

Laboratory experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Leadership skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Laboratory equipment (ICP, GC-MS)

Process control systems (SCADA, PLC)

Job description

Location: UK (with travel to operational sites)

Salary: Competitive (depending on experience) + benefits package

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Waste Treatment Manager to join our dynamic waste management team. In this senior technical role, you will lead the optimisation and safe operation of advanced waste treatment processes across our UK facilities. You will be the technical authority on treatment chemistry, process engineering, laboratory analysis, and treatment techniques, ensuring compliance with strict environmental regulations while driving efficiency and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimise all aspects of industrial and hazardous waste treatment processes, including chemical, physical, and biological treatment techniques.
• Manage treatment chemistry programmes, including reagent selection, dosing optimisation, pH adjustment, precipitation, oxidation/reduction, and stabilisation/solidification processes.
• Lead laboratory testing and analysis to monitor treatment performance, validate effluent quality, and ensure compliance with discharge consents and environmental permits.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for treatment processes and laboratory protocols.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in treatment plants, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain uptime and treatment efficiency.
• Work closely with operations, engineering, and regulatory teams to ensure all treatment activities meet UK legislation (Environment Agency permits, Hazardous Waste Regulations, etc.).
• Provide technical leadership and training to site teams on treatment techniques, chemistry, and laboratory best practices.
• Evaluate new treatment technologies and chemicals to improve sustainability, reduce costs, and enhance treatment outcomes.
• Prepare technical reports, mass balance calculations, and data for regulatory submissions and management reviews.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline (MSc or PhD preferred).
• Minimum 5–7 years’ hands‑on experience in waste treatment operations, preferably in hazardous, industrial, or chemical waste sectors.
• Strong technical expertise in treatment chemistry (inorganic/organic chemistry, coagulation, flocculation, advanced oxidation, etc.).
• In‑depth knowledge of waste treatment techniques (physico‑chemical, biological, thermal, and stabilisation processes).
• Proven experience managing or working in a laboratory environment, including method development, QA/QC, and interpreting analytical results (ICP, GC‑MS, titration, etc.).
• Thorough understanding of UK waste management regulations, environmental permitting, and compliance requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to apply scientific principles to real‑world treatment challenges.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to multiple sites.
• Chartered status (e.g., CChem, CEng, or equivalent).
• Experience with hazardous waste classification and acceptance procedures.
• Knowledge of process control systems (SCADA, PLC) and treatment plant design.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, quality management systems, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance‑related bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, private healthcare, and life assurance.
• Company car or car allowance + fuel card.
• Opportunities for professional development and technical training.
• A supportive, innovative environment where your technical expertise will directly impact environmental outcomes.

If you are a technically strong, hands‑on waste treatment professional with a passion for chemistry and process optimisation, we want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.