Chemist Team Leader - Hazpack

Biffa Waste Services

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UK remote Until 10/4/2026 First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
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.

About this role

Summary

Lead a team handling hazardous waste, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency

Job title

Chemist Team Leader - Hazpack

Experience level

senior level

Industry

waste management

Location requirements

United Kingdom, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

team leadershiphazardous waste processingchemical safety

Preferred skills

hazardous Treatment & Transfer CoTCIOSH Managing Safely

Specializations

hazardous wastechemical safetyhazpack
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

United Kingdom

On-site Country