Waste Chemist

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hazardous waste management is seeking a Waste Chemist for a full-time, permanent role in Birmingham. The position involves accepting, sorting, and dispatching laboratory waste. Candidates should possess a degree in Chemistry and have knowledge of hazardous waste regulations. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to safe and compliant waste management practices.

Qualifications

• HNC or Degree-level qualification in Chemistry or related discipline.
• Experience within the Hazardous Waste sector required.
• Sound knowledge of Hazardous Waste Regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accept incoming waste streams in line with management systems.
• Verify waste records and conduct physical counts.
• Sample accepted waste for analysis and record accurately.

Skills

Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Regulations

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

HNC or Degree-level qualification in Chemistry

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Waste Chemist, to join a Hazardous Waste Management company, at their site based in the West Midlands, on a full time, permanent basis, for a salary of 26,000 per annum.

This role is 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday.

About the role:

Accepting, sorting, segregating and despatching Laboratory Small waste and associated materials. Working along with the incoming and outgoing chemist teams to ensure that the acceptance and despatch of wastes is Safe, compliant and efficient.

Location:

The site is based near Birmingham and is commutable by Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Lichfield and Stafford.

As a Waste Chemist the main purpose of your role will be:

• Accept incoming waste streams in accordance with the company management system.
• Verify that laboratory smalls are correctly listed in overpacks, maintaining records.
• Conduct a physical count of all stored pallets of waste to maintain stock levels below 75% capacity in line with KPI targets.
• Sample accepted waste for analysis to confirm suitability for acceptance.
• Accurately list waste stock and batch on SAP; collaborate with operatives to prepare waste for dispatch.

As a Waste Chemist, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• HNC or Degree-level qualification in Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Sound knowledge of Hazardous Waste Regulations.
• Experience within the Hazardous Waste sector.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, contributing to overall success.

Apply:

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