At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and classify hazardous waste, ensuring compliance and safety.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a busy Hazardous Waste Transfer Station in Grays.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, rotating shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in environmental safety while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in hazardous waste or chemicals, with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 38000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a Site Chemist to join a busy Hazardous Waste Transfer Station in Grays, Essex. This is a varied and hands-on role within the Technical team, combining laboratory, operational and customer-facing responsibilities.
The Role
- Inspecting incoming waste loads and ensuring compliance with transport documentation.
- Classifying hazardous and dangerous substances.
- Using XRF laboratory equipment.
- Providing disposal quotations for new waste enquiries.
- Segregating chemicals into compatible groups and ensuring correct packaging and labelling for onward transport.
- Sampling, checking and testing waste materials.
- Assigning EWC codes and ADR classifications where required.
- Preparing paperwork and documentation for outgoing loads.
- Supervising the loading of hazardous materials.
- Assisting with waste stock control and maintaining accurate records.
- Supporting customers with emergency call-outs when required.
- Assisting with Yard Manager duties during periods of absence or increased workload.
- Supporting commercial activities including pricing incoming waste streams.
- Carrying out occasional work at customer sites, including waste listing, packing and collection activities.
About You
We are looking for someone who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment and has a strong awareness of health, safety and environmental compliance. You should ideally have:
- Previous experience within hazardous waste, chemicals or waste management.
- Knowledge of waste classification, EWC codes and ADR regulations.
- Experience handling hazardous materials.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A proactive approach and a willingness to support wider site operations.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £34,000–£38,000 depending on experience.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Rotating weekly shifts.
- Company benefits package.
- Varied and technically interesting work.
- Opportunities to contribute to the ongoing development of the business.
If you have experience within hazardous waste, chemistry or waste management and are looking for a varied technical role within a growing operation, we would be keen to hear from you.
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