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: £32,000, negotiable to circa £38,000 with hazardous waste SECTOR experience
BENEFITS: Pension, Health plan, Discretionary Bonus
HOURS: 8 – 5 pm - Monday to Friday.
LOCATION: Grays
ROLE: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - 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: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - 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.
Ideally you could be an experienced 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