Job Title: Operations Chemist
Location: Plymouth
Salary: £30-33k depending on experience, plus company benefits
Reporting to: Facility Manager
About us
As the world moves towards a more responsible approach to the treatment, recycling and re-use of resources, it becomes increasingly important to manage our waste in a sustainable and innovative way. Our team are at the forefront of employing this ethos to help our customers with their waste management challenges.
Pegasus Waste Management provides specialist services in the field of hazardous waste, to a wide range of customers in diverse fields such as aerospace, education, defence and FMCG.
The role
Due to increased demand from our existing customers and to assist with wider company expansion, we are looking for a professional, hard-working Operations Chemist to join our team based in the Plymouth area.
Are you a pro-active, motivated person, who enjoys working as part of a dynamic team?
Do you get a sense of satisfaction from solving problems?
Do you want to make a difference?
With comprehensive training, you will become experienced in all aspects of hazardous waste management, capable of employing these skills to assist our customers in this important field.
Note: The minimum qualifications required for this role is BSc in Chemistry, or equivalent.
RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS:
To take a key role where required with:
- Following pre-acceptance procedures and completing chemical waste pre-acceptance work.
- Visiting onsite chemical waste locations, listing, packing and securing collections for pre-acceptance.
- Implementing bespoke chemical waste management systems for individual projects.
- Carrying out chemical waste verification checks.
- Chemical packing, handling & re-packing.
- Creating outgoing chemical and hazardous waste consignments, completing booking forms and arranging logistics.
- Vehicle loading & unloading.
- Co-ordination and correct use of plant, machinery & equipment where required.
- Day-to-day liaison with customer site staff and sub-contractors.
- Following Health & Safety systems and working safely to a risk assessment and/or method statement.
- Ensuring premises and equipment are maintained in a clean, serviceable condition.
- To provide appropriate feedback and actively engaging with the Facility Manager to plan day-to-day activities, deliveries and collections.
- To assist the company in providing a reliable service to customers.
- To fully understand the regulations concerned with the transporting, processing and disposal of hazardous waste.
- To understand the company’s stock management, inventory and other business systems, and to be able to operate them effectively.
- To safely and responsibly operate company vehicles (3.5 tne vans) to carry out collections and deliveries.
The day-to-day life of our staff is varied, challenging and rewarding. Previous experience of Hazardous Waste is not required but the following attributes are essential:
- Enthusiastic and energetic.
- Willing to learn.
- Resourceful, adaptable, and resilient.
The successful candidate will be provided with:
- Comprehensive training both in-house and by external specialist providers.
- Continuous career and professional development, with potential opportunities for responsibility and progression in the future.
To be considered, you must have the following:
- A full clean UK driving licence (maximum of 6 points).
- Eligible to be legally employed in the UK.
Additionally, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Good interpersonal skills combined with an understanding of customer needs.
- Teamwork and working alongside others.
- Problem solving capabilities.
- Computer literacy and use of standard office software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
- Good practical skills.
Desirable skills include:
- Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor
- ADR Driving licence / ADR certificate
- B1 Counterbalance Forklift Truck Operator
- IOSH Working Safely or equivalent.
- Experience of providing good customer service.
- Experience of working in the waste industry.
- Experience of working in industrial / warehouse environments.
- Experience of handling hazardous chemicals.
Apply through Indeed, or directly with a CV and cover letter to [email protected]
NO AGENCIES.
Pegasus Waste Management is an equal opportunities employer. Application deadline is 30th June 2026, and we reserve the right to appoint in advance for the right candidate.
Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a BSc in Chemistry or equivalent?
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
