We are actively seeking a Technical Chemist to join our client's team in Peterhead on a full-time, permanent basis. Job Purpose: Technical support and chemist duties at our clients Waste Transfer Stations in line with the site permit and planning. To provide technical support and produce quotes for all UK clients as requested. Provide technical support and guidance to clients and other ASCO teams as required. Roles & Responsibilities Receive enquiries from our UK wide customer base and provide competent technical guidance. Provide technical assessments, including the UK classification of hazardous waste in line with guidance by regulating authorities (EA & SEPA). Utilise and maintain our internal waste and enquiry database. Assist and support the UK customer service team in the development of the sales function and assist in the efficient preparation and delivery of sales quotes to meet client service level agreements. Ensure compliance of all UK waste quotes with relevant site permits and waste management licences. Work with the local site managers and operational staff to ensure all waste received meets the pre-acceptance criteria or is as described. Work on local sites to receipt, process waste for storage and dispatch and relevant system data management. Provide local support for our customers in haz-packing and listing their waste suitably for transport. Ensure waste is labelled and stored in line with site permits and relevant legislation. Route hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams to established disposal sites within the UK according to approved matrixes. Proactively assist in identifying new disposal site options throughout the UK. Build up working relationships with third party disposal routes. Actively support other areas of the business as required including Industrial Services and Logistics. Occasional UK travel may be required to assist other UK locations and customers and for training and development. Any other reasonable activities as requested by the business. Minimum Qualifications Minimum HNC/D in Chemistry related subject or Degree in Chemistry related subject Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours) Maintains positive work relationships and can communicate effectively Computer literate including MS office suite of applications Ability to work under pressure Understanding of waste management sector & legislation Working at Height Forklift Certificate Vehicle Banksman/Spotter Ready for Road Manual Handling COSHH Awareness Dangerous Goods Awareness Oil Spill Awareness Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training Desirable Qualifications/Competencies Knowledge of waste process and site permits and other waste legislation