Chemist

Elvet Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£30,000–£31,000 salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual pay rise in line with inflation

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme with employer contribu­

Healthshield plan covering dental, etc

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Site Chemist for the Teesside division of a £75m waste management company. The role involves operating process plant, analysing loads, and maintaining safe laboratory operations within a strong SHE framework.

A minimum HNC in Chemistry and a full UK driving licence are required. Benefits include 25 days holiday, bank holidays, inflation-linked pay rise, annual bonus, pension with employer contributions, and Healthshield coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Chemistry.
• Good knowledge of hazardous waste.
• Ability to assess safety, environmental and plant impact of processing hazardous waste.
• Experience of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to waste operations.
• Technical competency in handling hazardous chemicals.
• Computer literacy, including basic Excel and Word.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate process plant in line with permit, procedures and consent to discharge.
• Analyse incoming loads promptly and designating correct process routes.
• Operate laboratory processes safely and efficiently, using correct PPE and following SOPs.
• Ensuring accurate documentation for all incoming and outgoing loads.
• Ensuring all site activities comply with SHE policies and relevant legislation.
• Providing analytical information to optimise vehicle turnaround, processing efficiency and customer service.
• Supporting development and improvement of site activities, including analysis of new potential waste streams.
• Taking appropriate action regarding waste acceptance and rectifying issues.
• Packing and segregating lab smalls waste at customer sites safely and in line with SOPs.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Customer relationships

Computer literacy

Education

HNC in Chemistry

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Site Chemist for the regional division of a £75m waste management company in Teesside.

Independently owned with a strong family ethos, they offer excellent employee benefits and have a long-standing tradition of developing the careers of those who help the business thrive.

The Teesside division is expanding following sustained success and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work to clients, making this an exciting time to join the team.

Main duties will include:

• Operating process plant in line with permit, procedures and consent to discharge
• Analysing incoming loads promptly and designating correct process routes
• Operating laboratory processes safely and efficiently, using correct PPE and following SOPs
• Ensuring accurate documentation for all incoming and outgoing loads
• Ensuring all site activities comply with S.H.E. policies and relevant legislation
• Providing analytical information to optimise vehicle turnaround, processing efficiency and customer service
• Supporting development and improvement of site activities, including analysis of new potential waste streams
• Taking appropriate action regarding waste acceptance and rectifying issues
• Packing and segregating lab smalls waste at customer sites safely and in line with SOPs

To be considered, applicants should have:

• Minimum HNC in Chemistry
• Good knowledge of hazardous waste
• Ability to assess safety, environmental and plant impact of processing hazardous waste
• Experience of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to waste operations
• Technical competency in handling hazardous chemicals
• Computer literacy, including basic Excel and Word
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits include:

• £30,000 to £31,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual pay rise in line with inflation
• Annual bonus scheme
• Pension scheme with up to 4.5% employer contribution
• Healthshield plan covering dental, optical, wellbeing, prescriptions and online GP access