Site Chemist (Haz Waste) in Hoo

Slicker Recycling is the market leader in sustainable resource solutions. We are committed to the circular economy through excelling in used lubricating oil collections, re-refining and a range of sustainable waste management services. Our team of over 200 colleagues manage a vast fleet of specialist collection vehicles, serving thousands of customers across diverse industry sectors with services that reduce carbon footprint, uphold compliance, and enable a truly circular approach to waste resources.

We are a thriving and ambitious business with a mission to deliver ‘Value for Planet’ through growth from strategic acquisitions and achieving recognition for our commitment to innovation and integrity. In 2023, Slicker Recycling won the Servicesure Autocentre ‘Supplier of the Year’ Award for service excellence and environmental impact and in 2024, the King’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade – a prestigious recognition endorsed by His Majesty the King, for exceptional growth in international sales. We are proud as leaders to be positively influencing the standards of our industry.

At Slicker, we know that our success is down to our exceptional colleagues, and we recognise this through our colleague compensation, benefits and investment in learning and development. Being part of Team Slicker means you will also benefit from:

• Funded Healthcare cashback plan for you and your family, including dental and optical cover, practitioner treatment and specialist testing.
• Free access to our dedicated Employee Assistance service which includes GP advice line, Virtual Doctor, Prescription Service, Legal Advice, Counselling.
• Perkbox Perks for employee discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, retail, eating out, days out and much more.
• Perkbox Wellbeing, a digital platform that helps support your mental, physical, and financial health.
• Death in Service Insurance.
• Regular funded company social events.
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including Cyclescheme and Pension.
• Being part of a sustainability focussed business.

With a Net Promoter Score of 68 on our recent colleague survey, we know we’re doing something right!

The role is 8.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week with overtime on offer. No weekends.

The Site Chemist supports with the daily operations of the hazardous waste transfer facility, efficiently receiving, processing and dispatching incoming wastes. This role is paramount to ensure that the waste is assessed and handled in an approved manner ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental compliance are met whilst demonstrating continuous improvement in productivity.

The Site Chemist will conduct sample testing and analysis to identify and segregate waste deliveries, as well as maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment, maintaining lab and site cleanliness. They will work with departments all across the business including Operations, Compliance, Technical and Commercial inline with the groups Environmental & Quality ISO Management systems, whilst promoting the Slicker workplace values.

Main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Operations - supporting the Site Supervisor with the safe receipt, testing, handling, storage, treatment and recording of waste in line with site procedures and permit requirements, and assisting with preparing and dispatching waste loads by safely operating forklifts (training given). You will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth site operations, including overseeing the site and staff in the Supervisor's absence.
• Analysis - conducting sampling and quality analysis of incoming and outgoing materials in vehicle and storage tanks, ensuring accurate sample identification, storage and disposal, with routine calibration and verification of equipment. Escalating non-conformances, implementing corrective actions, and providing technical support to customers and colleagues while ensuring compliance with company quality standards.
• Compliance - ensuring all work complies with health, safety, environmental, quality, legislative and regulatory requirements, including the safe handling, labelling and storage of hazardous substances. Receiving, inspecting, testing, classifying and segregating waste in accordance with site permits and ADR requirements, maintaining accurate traceability records and supporting audits and stakeholder visits.
• Housekeeping - carrying out regular stock control and inventory maintenance of materials, both waste and consumables held on site and maintaining a high level of housekeeping of the site and lab, including keeping work benches, floors, walls and equipment in a clean and tidy condition and free of clutter and unnecessary items.

Applying the Slicker values to your role, “People rarely succeed unless they have Fun in what they are doing.”

What we are looking for:

• Qualified to degree or HNC level in Chemistry or an associated subject.
• Computer Literate – confident user of MS Office package.
• A competent communicator - high standards of numerical, written and verbal presentation.
• Analytical - measuring and monitoring data with attention to detail and the ability to question.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritise and work within a time critical processing environment.
• Willing to work in outdoor site conditions, which means all weathers!

Desirable skills:

• Previous experience working as a chemist in a hazardous waste management business or chemical/ manufacturing industry or experience and knowledge of scientific principles that can be applied to waste management.
• FLT Counter Balance License.
• People management experience.
• A Full UK Driving Licence is also required for this role.

Slicker Recycling is an equal opportunities employer and will continue to ensure it offers career opportunities without discrimination. Employment positions throughout the Company are filled with the candidates who possess the most appropriate skills and competencies relevant for the particular job role. Slicker Recycling is to treat all employees fairly and equally regardless of gender, sexual orientations, marital status, race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, disability or union membership status.