Chemistry Graduate / Site Chemist - Hazardous Waste

OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE CHEMIST OR A CHEMISTRY GRADUATE TO DEVELOP A CAREER WITH A LEADING WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY

TITLE: Chemistry Graduate / Site Chemist - Hazardous Waste

SALARY: 26,500 with no SECTOR experience (negotiable with hazardous waste SECTOR experience)

BENEFITS: Bonus up to 1,800 p.a., Death in Service x 2, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, Birthday leave
Volunteering Day, Discount Scheme

LOCATION: Cannock area

You may have had experience in the hazardous waste industry as a Site Chemist, Process Chemist, Technical Assessor, Transfer Station Chemist, Laboratory Technician, Industrial Chemist, Shift Chemist, or Reception Chemist

ROLE: Chemistry Graduate / Site Chemist - Hazardous Waste

Hands-On Work: 75% of the tasks are conducted outdoors in a hazardous waste processing yard.
FLT Operations: Training will be provided for Forklift Truck operation if required
Unloading and testing materials for pH, flammability, and compatibility for bulking, and ensuring they appropriately stored
Labelling & Documentation: Ensuring all materials are correctly labelled and completing relevant paperwork.
Safety & Compliance: Adhering to safety, environmental, and company policies.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys reasonably physical, outdoor work and is comfortable working in a safety-critical environment

EXPERIENCE: Chemistry Graduate / Site Chemist - Hazardous Waste

You MUST either have an HNC of above in Chemistry, other science degrees, such as Forensic Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science will not be considered unless 4 of the modules listed on your degree literally contain the word Chemistry (not Chemical), this is a baseline requirement to comply environmental permitting and is sadly non-negotiable

Due to the location a driving licence is essential.

You may have had experience in the hazardous waste industry as a Site Chemist, Process Chemist, Technical Assessor, Transfer Station Chemist, Laboratory Technician, Industrial Chemist, Shift Chemist, or Reception Chemist

Any forklift experience, or yard or warehouse experience a plus, but full training given.

You will demonstrate willingness to work outside and may have interests that demonstrate that e.g. playing outdoor sports, Duke of Edinburgh, previous jobs, outdoor enthusiast