Chemistry Graduate / Site Chemist - Hazardous Waste

Red Kite Recruitment Group; Cannock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Cannock is seeking a Chemistry Graduate or Site Chemist for a hands-on role. You will conduct outdoor tasks, including unloading and testing hazardous materials, and ensure all documentation is accurate. Ideal candidates will hold an HNC in Chemistry and possess a valid driving license. This position suits those who enjoy physical work and can adhere to strict safety regulations. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Bonus up to £1,800

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Birthday leave

Volunteering Day

Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Must have an HNC in Chemistry; other degrees considered only if relevant.
• Driving license is essential due to location.
• Experience in hazardous waste roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outdoor tasks in a hazardous waste processing yard.
• Unload and test materials for compliance.
• Ensure all materials are correctly labelled and documented.

Skills

Hands-on work outdoors

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Education

HNC or above in Chemistry

Job description

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 :

£26,500 with no SECTOR experience (negotiable with hazardous waste SECTOR experience)

BENEFITS :

Bonus up to £1,800 p.a., Death in Service x 2, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, Birthday leave

Volunteering Day, Discount Scheme

LOCATION :

Cannock area

ROLE :

Chemistry Graduate / Site Chemist - 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 :

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.

You may have had experience in the hazardous waste industry as a 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