Chemist

SRG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Site Chemist in Greater Manchester. The successful candidate will analyze, check, and test incoming loads while ensuring proper storage, segregation, and documentation of hazardous waste. A minimum HNC in Chemistry and a hands-on approach are required. The role offers a salary of £30,000-£35,000, annual bonuses, and benefits including pension and training. Flexible working hours are also available, making it an appealing opportunity for experienced waste chemists.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension

Healthcare cash plan

Training and development

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Chemistry required.
• Willing to work outside in all weathers.
• Good work ethic, hands-on approach and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assess, segregate and batch up waste.
• Provide laboratory and analytical support for all site operations.
• Ensure all waste is correctly labelled and documented.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Good work ethic

Education

Minimum HNC in Chemistry

Job description

Title: Site Chemist

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £30,000-£35,000

Permanent

Benefits: annual bonus, pension, healthcare cash plan, training and development

SRG are working with a leading privately owned large waste management company who are now looking for 2 Site Chemists to join the team. This is a hands‑on role within the waste industry, you will be analysing, checking and testing incoming loads, processing hazardous and non‑hazardous waste, insuring segregation and storage of hazardous waste meets requirements, labelling waste and completing documents on all incoming and outgoing chemical materials. This role would suit experienced waste chemists with 2+ years of experience.

Working Hours: 40 hour week – Monday to Friday, flexible start and finish times, 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Role / Description

• Asses, segregate and batch up waste
• Provide laboratory and analytical support for all site operations
• Analysing and test all incoming waste and outgoing waste streams
• Ensure all waste is correctly labelled and documented
• Contribute to site health and safety standards by using the correct PPE at all times
• Work closely with site operatives to ensure the safe and efficient processing, storage, and transfer of waste
• Co‑operate with site management in improving the plants operational standards

Requirements

• Minimum HNC in Chemistry
• Willing to work outside in all weathers
• Good work ethic, hands‑on approach and a willingness to learn
• Full right to work in the UK – There is no sponsorship available for this role

SRG is the UK’s number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food / FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to [e-mail]. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on 0161 667 1812.

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