Site Chemist (3-Month Temp to Permanent Contract)

Site Chemist (3-Month Temp to Permanent Contract)

Location: West Midlands
Contract: 3-Month Temporary to Permanent
Hours: Full Time

Are you a motivated Chemist looking to develop your career within the hazardous waste management industry? We're looking for a proactive Site Chemist to join our clients team in the West Midlands on a 3-month temporary to permanent contract.

This is a great opportunity to learn about the waste industry whilst utilising your knowledge of wet chemistry techniques.

Working closely with the Site Management team, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the Transfer Station. This is a varied, hands-on role combining technical chemistry knowledge with operational support, offering excellent long-term career prospects for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Site Chemist, you will be responsible for inspecting, accepting and managing waste streams while ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and site permit requirements. You'll support the day-to-day operation of the Transfer Station.

Key Responsibilities

• Process incoming waste loads in accordance with site procedures.
• Arrange and prepare outgoing waste loads.
• Maintain accurate stock control in line with the site's PPC Permit.
• Carry out pre-acceptance assessments, waste acceptance, sampling and testing.
• Complete and manage all associated documentation.
• Conduct daily inspections, logs and signage checks within the Transfer Station.
• Work closely with Site Operatives and fellow Chemists to ensure safe waste handling and segregation.
• Prepare, load and unload incoming and outgoing waste consignments.
• Pack, identify and classify waste materials at customer sites when required.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the facility.
• Ensure full compliance with Company Policies and Procedures.
• Work in accordance with all HSE, Environment Agency and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Promote and contribute to a positive, proactive safety culture.
• Maintain continuous professional development and technical competence.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties required by the business.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is organised, safety-focused and enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the business.
• Ability to plan and prioritise your own workload.
• Comfortable learning and using waste management software systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Flexible, reliable and willing to support operational activities as required.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to secure a permanent position after an initial 3-month contract.
• Varied role combining laboratory, operational and customer-facing responsibilities.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Work within a supportive team committed to safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement.

If you're looking for your next opportunity within the waste management sector and want to join a business where safety, teamwork and professional development are valued, we'd love to hear from you.