Chemist

SRG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Healthcare cash plan

Training and development

Job summary

A leading waste management company based in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Site Chemist. In this hands-on role, you'll analyze, check, and test incoming loads of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Responsibilities include ensuring proper waste segregation and documentation, contributing to health and safety, and collaborating with site operatives. Candidates must have a minimum HNC in Chemistry and the right to work in the UK. The role offers an annual bonus, pension, and healthcare cash plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Chemistry required.
• Willingness to work outside in various weather conditions.
• Good work ethic and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assess, segregate, and batch waste.
• Provide laboratory and analytical support for site operations.
• Analyze and test incoming and outgoing waste streams.
• Ensure waste is correctly labeled and documented.
• Maintain health and safety standards onsite.
• Collaborate with site operatives for efficient processing.
• Collaborate with management to improve plant operational standards

Skills

Hands-on approach

Good work ethic

Analytical skills

Hands-on approach

Education

Minimum HNC in Chemistry

Tools

XRF

Karl Fischer titration

Job description

This range is provided by SRG. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Experienced Site Chemist based in Greater Manchester

Location

Greater Manchester

Contract type

Permanent

Benefits

Annual bonus, pension, healthcare cash plan, training and development

SRG is 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Company Overview

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.

How to apply

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.

Corporate Philosophy

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It’s this combination that makes us different. We’re committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords

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