Biffa

Chemist Team Leader - Hazpack

Biffa  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Remote)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Senior Chemist (Team Leader) – HazPack | Internal Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Chemist to lead the HazPack Chemist team. You'll manage the team, plan and prioritise workloads, schedule daily jobs and ensure resources are deployed effectively to deliver a safe, compliant and efficient operation.

You'll oversee the reception, treatment and processing of hazardous waste, ensuring all activities meet Health, Safety and Environmental standards while driving continuous improvement across the transfer station.

Your core responsibilities

  • Lead, coach and develop the HazPack Chemist team.
  • Plan, schedule and prioritise daily workloads and resources.
  • Ensure safe, compliant handling and processing of hazardous waste.
  • Manage waste flow to maximise efficiency and customer service.
  • Drive Health, Safety and Environmental standards across the team.
  • Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, housekeeping and inventory.
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational performance.

Our essential requirements

  • HNC in Chemistry (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience leading a team within hazardous waste or the chemical industry.
  • Strong knowledge of hazardous waste processing and chemical safety.

Desirable

  • Hazardous Treatment & Transfer CoTC.
  • IOSH Managing Safely.

This role is open to Biffa employees only.

Biffa

About Biffa

Founded in London in 1912, Biffa is a leading UK nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services. Through the expertise of our people and investment in technology we promote and deliver sustainable waste management solutions.

We provide an essential service to satisfy the business needs of our commercial, industrial and public sector customers throughout the UK, and help them to meet their legal obligations and corporate responsibility commitments.

We employ 10,000 people and collect waste from thousands of businesses and millions of households across the UK each day. 

Our surplus food redistribution partnership with Company Shop Group, and our environmental work with BiffaAward and Waste Aid, also have wider benefits for the UK and beyond.

Since 2002 we’ve reduced our carbon emissions by 70 per cent and aim to be net zero by 2050.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
High Wycombe, GB
Year Founded
1912
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