Site Chemist

Site Chemist position available in Stoke-On-Trent, requiring 40 hours per week with shift work, including early shifts, noons, and nights.

Our client is dedicated to becoming the UK's leading waste management provider.

Objective:

To add value to the business by accepting and inspecting all incoming Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste assignments in compliance with relevant regulations and site procedures.

Main Duties:

- Ensure all incoming waste consignments have proper paperwork (Consignment Note/Duty of Care).

- Verify completion of all paperwork and retain copies on-site and with hauliers.

- Conduct waste safety checks for site acceptance, storage, and processing/transfers.

- Perform regular waste sampling for internal laboratory analysis.

- Inspect incoming waste according to BAT requirements in Sector Guidance Note 5.06.

- Optimize waste routing to minimize costs while ensuring legal compliance.

- Record waste acceptance in the SAP system.

- Document non-conformances in the SAP system with detailed information.

- Submit paperwork for scanning within 48 hours of arrival.

- Properly store waste in line with Sector Guidance and Permits.

- Ensure correct labeling of all waste with relevant information.

- Process waste as needed, including bulking, sorting, segregating, listing, and repacking.

- Provide technical support to colleagues on-site.

- Complete necessary outgoing paperwork.

- Serve as a site first aider after training.

- Maintain a clean work area through regular housekeeping.

- Assist other teams as necessary.

- Perform additional duties as requested by the business.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

What You'll Bring:

- HNC or Degree in Chemistry or a related field.

- Experience in the Waste Industry preferred.

- SAP experience and proficient in Microsoft Office.

- Willingness to work outdoors in hazardous chemical environments with a hands-on approach.

- Strong leadership skills in managing processes.

- Effective communication across all levels.

- Decision-making based