Chemist (Outdoor-Based)

taylorollinson Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company is seeking a Chemist to join their team in Oxfordshire, transitioning to Bristol in 2026. The role involves handling hazardous chemicals, outdoor work, and offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Chemistry-related degree or working experience in a chemistry-based role required.
• Experience handling hazardous chemicals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and separating deliveries of hazardous chemicals.
• Completing and maintaining delivery documentation.
• Operating waste processing equipment.

Skills

Chemistry

Manual Labour

Education

BSc in Chemistry

MSc in Chemistry

HND in Chemistry

Job description

Salary - £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience & interview performance)

Full time, permanent role

Do you have a working or academic background in chemistry? Are you comfortable working out outdoors in a non-lab-based role? We are currently offering the opportunity for a new chemist to join an environmental-based company in Oxfordshire. Our client is seeking a hard-working and engaging individual to join their team.

This role is suitable for either graduates or experienced professionals within chemistry.

IMPORTANT: This role would begin initially in Oxfordshire before moving to our client’s new site in Bristol, which is due to open in January 2026.

The Role

As a Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Receiving, inspecting, and separating deliveries of hazardous chemicals,
• Accurately completing and maintaining delivery documentation,
• Loading and unloading delivery lorries,
• Operating waste processing equipment.

Current / Recent Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• A chemistry-related degree (BSc / MSc / MChem / HND) or working experience in a chemistry-based role (essential).
• Prior experience handling hazardous chemicals at a hazardous chemical transfer station or chemical treatment plant (desirable).

Profile Required:

• Able to relocate / commute to Oxfordshire now, and then Bristol from Jan 2026 (essential).
• Happy to work outdoors in a role which involves manual labour (essential).
• Existing UK work eligibility (essential).
• A valid UK driving licence & car access – due to the rural location of their site (essential).

The Package

Our client is offering this opportunity as a full time, permanent opportunity. They are offering a competitive starting salary, with opportunities to start at a higher salary based on experience, as well as a strong benefits package.

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