James Wheway
Summary
MChem Chemistry graduate from The University of Manchester with practical experience supporting environmentally responsible operations within the hazardous waste sector. Currently working as a Site Chemist, contributing to safe waste handling, regulatory adherence, and sustainable resource recovery. Experienced in applying scientific judgement, maintaining detailed audit trails, and supporting operational controls that protect people and the environment. Motivated to further develop technical expertise through structured professional development while making a meaningful difference through practical work.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Site Chemist
Chloros Environmental
2024.11 - 2026.02
- Assess incoming hazardous materials against site acceptance criteria and legal requirements, ensuring safe and compliant handling and treatment.
- Maintain comprehensive records for full material traceability, including consignment documentation, batch records, and internal tracking systems for more than 2000 individual waste streams annually.
- Identify and investigate discrepancies in waste streams, producing reports and supporting corrective actions, resolving 95% of non-conformance issues within 48 hours to maintain operational integrity.
- Collaborate with site management to coordinate daily operations and contribute to continuous improvement through hazard reporting and procedural reviews.
Bar Staff
Mitchells & Butlers
2017.10 - 2022.09
- Worked effectively in fast-paced, team based environments while maintaining safe and professional standards.
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills through engagement with diverse customers, demonstrating reliability and adaptability.
Education
MChem(Hons) - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
University of Manchester
09/2020 - 06/2024
Skills
- UK waste regulatory framework awareness
- Environmental permitting compliance
- Hazard identification and chemical compatibility evaluation
- Audit-ready documentation and records management
- Operational risk assessment
- Investigation and reporting processes
- Sustainable waste recovery principles
- Data analysis and interpretation
Certification
Google Data Analytics Specialisation
- Analysed and organised datasets using spreadsheets, SQL, Tableau, and R, presenting findings through clear summaries and visual outputs to support data driven decision making.
volunteering experience
Manchester Urban Diggers, 09/2023 - 06/2024
- Supported admin coordination and workshop planning for community sustainability initiatives, communicating project aims and outcomes clearly to volunteers and participants.
University of Manchester Chemistry Representative, 09/2023 - 06/2024
- Liaised between approximately 150 students and academic staff, clearly communicating academic issues and summarising feedback into structured reports to support faculty decision making and course improvements.
Timeline
Site Chemist
Chloros Environmental
2024.11 - 2026.02
Bar Staff
Mitchells & Butlers
2017.10 - 2022.09
MChem(Hons) - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
University of Manchester
09/2020 - 06/2024