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