Senior Site Chemist

Job Description:

Senior Site Chemist
Salary: £34,000 
Mon–Fri (Standard Working Hours)
Leicestershire

Are you an experienced waste management chemist looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a hands-on operational environment where no two days are the same? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

A leading environmental services company is seeking a Senior Site Chemist to join their team. Working closely with the Assistant Site Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations, ensure full site compliance, and support the development and training of site chemists.

This is a varied and rewarding role where your technical knowledge, leadership skills, and commitment to high standards will make a real impact on efficiency, compliance, and safety performance.

Duties include:

• Ensuring full compliance with the site permit, waste acceptance criteria, and HSE segregation guidelines.

• Supervising waste reception, bulking, and transfer operations in line with regulatory and company standards.

• Overseeing and developing chemists, providing training and work rotation across all waste handling processes.

• Managing packaged waste, including stock rotation, bay management, and compliance monitoring.

What you’ll need:

• Degree or HNC in Chemistry or a related discipline (preferred)

• Strong experience in hazardous or waste transfer site operations

• Excellent knowledge of HSE and environmental compliance requirements

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from:

• Company pension scheme

• Private healthcare options

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Life assurance and employee assistance programme

• Supportive working environment with real progression potential