Laboratory Small Chemist West Midlands £DOE My client is a UK leading waste management provider who now has a new role available for a Laboratory Small Chemist. Your role will include 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. Some of your responsibilities will be but not limited to; Accept incoming waste streams in accordance with the company management system, relevant legislation, and industry guidance; Ensure waste is stored appropriately following Sector Guidance Note 5.06, the site’s Environmental Permit, and HSG51 (The Storage of Flammable Liquids in Containers) and HSG71 (Chemical Warehousing: The Storage of Packaged Dangerous Substances); Verify that laboratory smalls are correctly listed in overpacks, maintaining records for future reference and disposal; Conduct a physical count of all stored pallets of waste on site every Monday morning to maintain stock levels below 75% capacity in line with KPI targets; Sample accepted waste for analysis by the internal laboratory or suppliers to confirm suitability for acceptance; Accurately list waste stock and batch on SAP; collaborate with operatives to prepare waste for dispatch; Utilise SAP to batch waste, ensuring stock listings are accurate, generate stock value reports at required intervals, and perform stock reconciliations as needed; Maintain outgoing records, filing, and duty of care documentation; Liaise with suppliers to negotiate the most cost-effective disposal rates to maximise profitability; Generate outgoing paperwork, book loads, and issue purchase orders for dispatch; Complete Gross Margin Analysis for each outgoing load to assess revenue against supplier costs; this data supports KPIs monitored by the Stock Control Manager; Support the Dispatch Manager by providing information for monthly KPI meetings; Provide feedback to the Technical Department regarding problematic wastes or potential commercial issues related to waste pricing and disposal; Ensure all paperwork for hazardous and non-hazardous waste dispatches is accurately completed and passed to the Stock Control Administrator for filing; Report all incidents, observations, and concerns through the company’s escalation process; assist in identifying solutions and implementing actions in line with company policy. In order to be considered for the role you will have/be; * HNC or Degree-level qualification in Chemistry, or a related discipline; Dedicated and professional approach to work; Excellent attention to detail; Experience within the Hazardous Waste sector; Strong organisational skills; Sound knowledge of Hazardous Waste Regulations; Effective communication skills with the ability to liaise well with others; Familiarity with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999; Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, contributing to overall success; A strong technical background with an HNC or Degree-level qualification in Chemistry or a related field; Proven experience and understanding of hazardous waste management and relevant regulations; A meticulous eye for detail, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all tasks; Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently; Confident communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across teams and with external partners; Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations; Experience working in compliance with HSG51 (The Storage of Flammable Liquids in Containers) and HSG71 (Chemical Warehousing: The Storage of Packaged Dangerous Substances); Practical experience applying guidance from HSG51 and HSG71 to ensure safe storage and handling of hazardous substances. * You will only be considered if you have the qualifications and experience noted in the advert - the role is a technical and specific role