Site Chemist

We're on the lookout for a Site Chemist to join our team at Burscough.

Location: Burscough

Hours: Monday to Friday

37.5 hours per week.

Ready to put your chemistry skills to work for the planet? Join the experts in waste.

We also have an 18 month fixed term contract position available too - this is maternity cover.

A quick look at the role.

You will support the day-to-day operations. With safety, health, and environmental standards as your top priority, you will carry out testing and analysis of waste materials, ensure compliance with site permits and regulations, assist with waste acceptance and treatment processes, and contribute to maintaining operational efficiency. You will also help provide a high level of service to both internal and external customers, ensuring accurate records and supporting the smooth running of site activities.

Your core responsibilities.

• Carry out laboratory and site-based chemical analysis to support the safe treatment, transfer, and disposal of waste materials.
• Ensure compliance with permits, licences, discharge consents, and other legal requirements by monitoring and recording relevant site data.
• Assess and decide on appropriate treatment methods for incoming waste streams, both bulk and packaged, in line with site capability and regulatory requirem