Waste Chemist

Talent STEM Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Waste Chemist to ensure safe management and compliance of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The role requires an HNC or degree in Chemistry, experience in waste management, and proficiency in SAP. You will work in an active outdoor environment, contributing to safety and sustainability initiatives while documenting and managing incoming waste materials. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• HNC or Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience within the waste management, environmental services or chemical processing sector is desirable.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards.
• Practical, safety-conscious and comfortable working in an outdoor, operational environment.
• Analytical and process-driven with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, sample, and verify all waste arriving on-site in accordance with compliance and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation within SAP and ensure non-conformances are recorded and resolved promptly.
• Support the safe storage, segregation and treatment of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Provide technical advice and support to operational and quality teams.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and environmental performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Experience within the waste management sector

Proficient in SAP

Strong understanding of HSEQ standards

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

HNC or Degree in Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Waste Chemist to join a leading organisation within the environmental services sector. This hands‑on role is responsible for the inspection, acceptance, and safe management of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste in accordance with environmental legislation and company procedures.

Reporting to the Treatment Plant Manager, you will ensure all waste arriving on‑site is correctly documented, sampled, stored, processed, and labelled in compliance with regulations and best practice techniques. The position involves working rotating shifts, including earlies, lates, and nights and requires a significant amount of outdoor work in a physically active environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, sample, and verify all waste arriving on‑site in accordance with compliance and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation within SAP and ensure non‑conformances are recorded and resolved promptly.
• Support the safe storage, segregation and treatment of hazardous and non‑hazardous materials.
• Provide technical advice and support to operational and quality teams.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and environmental performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives, including energy, water and pollution‑reduction projects.

To be considered for this Waste Chemist opportunity, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• HNC or Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience within the waste management, environmental services or chemical processing sector is desirable.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards.
• Practical, safety‑conscious and comfortable working in an outdoor, operational environment.
• Analytical and process‑driven with excellent attention to detail.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a technically focused, environmentally responsible role where you can make a tangible contribution to safe and sustainable waste management. You’ll join a business that values technical expertise, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, with genuine opportunities for professional development.

Apply Now

If you’re a Chemist who enjoys practical, process‑led work and is passionate about environmental sustainability, we’d love to hear from you.