Are you a skilled chemist with a passion for problem-solving and environmental compliance? Ready to step into a role where your expertise directly supports safer, smarter waste management solutions?
We’re looking for a Technical Chemist to join our growing team, playing a key role in delivering compliant, cost-effective waste solutions while supporting customers and internal teams with expert technical guidance.
What you’ll be doing
In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the forefront of technical decision-making, ensuring wastes are correctly classified, assessed, and managed in line with current legislation.
You will:
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Assess and classify waste enquiries in line with WM3 and environmental regulations
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Identify compliant and cost-effective disposal routes
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Provide technical advice and support across teams and customer sites
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Conduct site visits, including sampling, waste identification, and reporting
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Work closely with Business Development and Contract Managers to support customer solutions
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Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards
What success looks like
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Compliance with all waste legislation and permits
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Delivering timely and accurate technical assessments
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Maintaining high health & safety standards across all activities
What we’re looking for
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A background in chemistry or a related scientific discipline
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Strong understanding of waste classification and environmental compliance
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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Confidence working both independently and with cross-functional teams
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Willingness to travel to customer sites when required
Role details
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Location: Remote with requirement to travel to site locations (Ideal candidate would be based in the South Region)
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Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
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Company vehicle will be provided for business use
We are a leading waste management company who specialise in recycling and total customer waste management.
Our mission is to be a trusted partner in waste prevention, guiding our customers to make informed, data-driven decisions.
We aim to set new industry standards and re-engineer waste to reduce environmental impact and cost.
Our staff are our most important asset. We pride ourselves in being a friendly, professional and supportive company that champions internal promotion and progression. We employ over 200 employees in a variety of positions across the UK.
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