The Role

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. We are Smart, Honest and Reliable, working Together whilst having Fun.

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

The successful candidate will be:

• 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.

Equal Opportunities Employer

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.