Waste Chemist

Company
Talent STEM Ltd
Location
Stoke-on-Trent
Salary
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum

Full Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Waste Chemist to join a leading organisation within the environmental services sector. This hands-on role is responsible for the inspection, acceptance, and safe management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with environmental legislation and company procedures.

Reporting to the Treatment Plant Manager, you will ensure all waste arriving on-site is correctly documented, sampled, stored, processed, and labelled in compliance with regulations and best practice techniques. The position involves working rotating shifts, including earlies, lates, and nights and requires a significant amount of outdoor work in a physically active environment. 

Key Responsibilities

- Inspect, sample, and verify all waste arriving on-site in accordance with compliance and safety procedures.

- Maintain accurate documentation within SAP and ensure non-conformances are recorded and resolved promptly.

- Support the safe storage, segregation and treatment of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

- Provide technical advice and support to operational and quality teams.

- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and environmental performance.

- Contribute to continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives, including energy, water and pollution-reduction projects.

To be considered for this Waste Chemist opportunity, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

- HNC or Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.

- Experience within the waste management, environmental services or chemical processing sector is desirable.

- Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office applications.

- Strong understanding of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards.

- Practical, safety-conscious and comfortable working in an outdoor, operational environment.

- Analytical and process-driven with excellent attention to detail.

Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a technically focused, environmentally responsible role where you can make a tangible contribution to safe and sustainable waste management. You’ll join a business that values technical expertise, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, with genuine opportunities for professional development.

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If you’re a Chemist who enjoys practical, process-led work and is passionate about environmental sustainability, we’d love to hear from you.

Location
Stoke-on-Trent
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
24th December 2025
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