Laboratory Chemist (Hazardous Waste) Grays, Essex 34-38K dependent on experience Our client, a leading provider of hazardous waste management services, is looking to recruit a Laboratory Chemist for its operations in Grays, Essex. In this role you will carry out a variety of duties to enable the smooth running of the Hazardous Waste Laboratory. This will include logging and coordinating all samples and performing laboratory tests. Key duties and responsibilities: Take samples of routine wastes arriving at the Transfer Station Log all samples, record results, monitor and read samples sent to 3rd party labs Use of laboratory equipment which will include XRF, FTIR, Photometry, Closed Cup Flash point and Bomb calorimeter Look after and maintain the Laboratory equipment to a good standard Keep the laboratory tidy Ensure samples tested are kept and stored so they can be retrieved easily Organise disposal of old samples no longer needed Test unknown wastes for purposes of pricing and classification Test known wastes to confirm waste acceptance and flag any non-conformances Support the sales team with chemical knowledge and test results Read labs results and classify waste Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with current Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and that Lab PPE requirements are adhered to Other duties may include: Classification of wastes Pricing of wastes leaving site Providing disposal costs for quotes for new enquiries at the Transfer Station Classify waste with appropriate EWC codes and assign ADR labels as required Supervision of vehicles loading with hazardous materials as required Perform other reasonable duties (Ad hoc) as requested to support the business needs which may include off site visits for sampling or technical advice. Candidate requirements: Applications are invited from candidates qualified to degree level in Chemistry or related subject with previous experience working in a laboratory environment using the equipment listed above. Candidates with experience working within the hazardous waste industry would be of particular interest. Ref: J9614
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Laboratory Chemist (Hazardous Waste) Grays, Essex 34-38K dependent on experience Our client, a leading provider of hazardous waste management services, is looking to recruit a Laboratory Chemist for its operations in Grays, Essex. In this role you will carry out a variety of duties to enable the smooth running of the Hazardous Waste Laboratory. This will include logging and coordinating all samples and performing laboratory tests. Key duties and responsibilities: Take samples of routine wastes arriving at the Transfer Station Log all samples, record results, monitor and read samples sent to 3rd party labs Use of laboratory equipment which will include XRF, FTIR, Photometry, Closed Cup Flash point and Bomb calorimeter Look after and maintain the Laboratory equipment to a good standard Keep the laboratory tidy Ensure samples tested are kept and stored so they can be retrieved easily Organise disposal of old samples no longer needed Test unknown wastes for purposes of pricing and classification Test known wastes to confirm waste acceptance and flag any non-conformances Support the sales team with chemical knowledge and test results Read labs results and classify waste Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with current Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and that Lab PPE requirements are adhered to Other duties may include: Classification of wastes Pricing of wastes leaving site Providing disposal costs for quotes for new enquiries at the Transfer Station Classify waste with appropriate EWC codes and assign ADR labels as required Supervision of vehicles loading with hazardous materials as required Perform other reasonable duties (Ad hoc) as requested to support the business needs which may include off site visits for sampling or technical advice. Candidate requirements: Applications are invited from candidates qualified to degree level in Chemistry or related subject with previous experience working in a laboratory environment using the equipment listed above. Candidates with experience working within the hazardous waste industry would be of particular interest. Ref: J9614
Our client, a leading provider of soil remediation and contaminated soil management, is expanding and building a technical team to broaden their services. We are seeking an experienced Permitting Development Manager to join this growing division and work on exciting projects across the country. The Role: You will be at the heart of operational and regulatory services, working to protect and improve our land. Your responsibilities will include: Drafting and managing permits on a daily basis. Ensuring compliance and reporting on existing permits. Providing technical advice and support to the SAR and STF teams. Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in the Waste or Contaminated Land industry. In-depth knowledge of permitting regulations is essential. Excellent communication skills, able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. Confident, proactive, and self-motivated with strong time management. Able to work under pressure and multitask effectively. Enjoys working collaboratively and has a flexible approach. Must hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel nationwide. Perks: Attractive salary Car allowance To apply, please send your CV quoting reference M9465.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Our client, a leading provider of soil remediation and contaminated soil management, is expanding and building a technical team to broaden their services. We are seeking an experienced Permitting Development Manager to join this growing division and work on exciting projects across the country. The Role: You will be at the heart of operational and regulatory services, working to protect and improve our land. Your responsibilities will include: Drafting and managing permits on a daily basis. Ensuring compliance and reporting on existing permits. Providing technical advice and support to the SAR and STF teams. Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in the Waste or Contaminated Land industry. In-depth knowledge of permitting regulations is essential. Excellent communication skills, able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders. Confident, proactive, and self-motivated with strong time management. Able to work under pressure and multitask effectively. Enjoys working collaboratively and has a flexible approach. Must hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel nationwide. Perks: Attractive salary Car allowance To apply, please send your CV quoting reference M9465.
WasteRecruit is supporting the recruitment of a Sales Consultant for a regional waste management business. These are roles working for a waste and recycling company, so you will be selling collection services to SME's in and around the Herts, Beds and Bucks regions. This involves calling companies to make appointments, visiting industrial estates to speak to companies in person, following up leads which come into the business and all the other ways of generating business. The client has had particular success in selling services into leisure centres and gyms, care homes and small construction companies. They are keen to further this success and seek new business opportunities. The role will involve traditional field sales as well as bid and tender work. You'll be selling a sustainable waste and recycling service. This is about sustainability and providing quality services which help companies to manage their impact on the environment in a responsible way. We are ideally looking for waste and recycling experience. We need candidates who are proactive and driven to make sales. They will look for opportunities to makes sales and be diligent in their work. When you apply we will send you a link to our field sales application test. We won't make a recruitment decision on your CV, we want you to run through our sales process and then we will interview you. If you are interested, please apply and we will send you the link to our recruitment process.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
WasteRecruit is supporting the recruitment of a Sales Consultant for a regional waste management business. These are roles working for a waste and recycling company, so you will be selling collection services to SME's in and around the Herts, Beds and Bucks regions. This involves calling companies to make appointments, visiting industrial estates to speak to companies in person, following up leads which come into the business and all the other ways of generating business. The client has had particular success in selling services into leisure centres and gyms, care homes and small construction companies. They are keen to further this success and seek new business opportunities. The role will involve traditional field sales as well as bid and tender work. You'll be selling a sustainable waste and recycling service. This is about sustainability and providing quality services which help companies to manage their impact on the environment in a responsible way. We are ideally looking for waste and recycling experience. We need candidates who are proactive and driven to make sales. They will look for opportunities to makes sales and be diligent in their work. When you apply we will send you a link to our field sales application test. We won't make a recruitment decision on your CV, we want you to run through our sales process and then we will interview you. If you are interested, please apply and we will send you the link to our recruitment process.
