Transfer Station Chemist

What will you do? Make an impact!

The successful candidate will assist the Transfer Station Site Manager in the safe, compliant and efficient operation and development of the Gwent Waste Transfer Station.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• To carry out inspection, analysis and routing for incoming wastes.
• Arrange and prepare waste for outgoing loads ensuring all loads meet all required legislation.
• To maintain the highest standards of housekeeping across the Gwent WTS.
• To ensure stock is managed and stored in accordance with legislation, guidance and local procedures at all sites.
• To liaise with customer service and technical assessment departments to resolve issues such as non-conformance.
• To ensure that the most appropriate disposal route is used for maximum profitability.
• To assist the site management team in ensuring compliance with the Company’s Health and Safety and business systems policies.
• To ensure relevant records are maintained and adherence to systems and procedures.
• To provide cover for waste transfer station manager during periods of annual leave, sickness or as required by business needs.

Do you have what it takes?

Essential Skills:

• HNC Qualification (or higher) in relevant scientific discipline.

• Ability to liaise with all areas of the business.

• Computer literacy especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required. SAP is a desirable skill but training will be provided if required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

• Problem solving and decisiveness.

• Proactive results focus approach to work.

Desirable Skills:

• SAP – training will be provided if required.

• FLT license.

What’s in for you?

• Competitive salary and bonus – up to £26,500 (dependent on experience)
• Contributory Pension
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)