Environmental Chemist (Waste Management)

Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week - there will be a shift pattern therefore flexibility to work AM and PM shifts is essential.  Salary: £28,000 - £30,160 per annum dependant on experience Plus shift allowance when working PM shift. 

What’s in it for me: People Solutions are currently recruiting for an Environmental Chemist (Waste Management)  to join our well-established client based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire  on a full-time permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity, offering an excellent annual salary, great benefits, and genuine opportunities for career progression.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining technical chemistry knowledge with practical site work — ensuring all hazardous and non-hazardous waste is received, inspected, stored, and processed safely in line with strict environmental and regulatory standards.

If you enjoy a role that blends lab insight, chemical safety, and environmental responsibility, this is an excellent career opportunity with a company that truly invests in its people.

Benefits include:

•  Competitive salary with shift allowance
• Permanent, full-time position with training and career development
• Work with an industry leader in environmental compliance and sustainability
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company pension and further training opportunities

Day-to-day duties: As a Environmental Chemist (Waste Management)  your duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Accept and inspect incoming hazardous and non-hazardous waste in line with permits and legislation.
• Verify consignment and Duty of Care paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct safety checks before waste acceptance and complete sampling for analysis.
• Record waste acceptance, routing and non-conformances using the SAP system.
• Segregate, label and store waste safely according to compatibility and environmental permits.
• Support waste processing activities – bulking, sorting, and repacking as required.
• Collaborate with chemists, site operatives and management to maintain operational efficiency.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, and environmental awareness across the site.

Essential skills: To be successful as an Environmental Chemist , you will need:

• HNC, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or related field – essential.
• Previous experience in waste management, chemical handling, or environmental services – desirable.
• Working knowledge of hazardous waste regulations, COSHH, and environmental compliance.
• Confident interpreting technical data, safety documentation, and inspection reports.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to work outdoors in an operational environment.

Desirable experience:

• IT literacy (SAP experience advantageous but not essential).

Training: Full training will be provided, with ongoing development support.

Contact: If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as an Environmental Chemist  apply today by clicking the link below or contact our recruitment team to find out more.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.