Chemistry Graduate / Site Chemist - Hazardous Waste

Red Kite Recruitment Group; Grays; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Grays is looking for a Chemistry Graduate or Site Chemist. The role involves hands-on work in a hazardous waste processing yard, with tasks including unloading and testing materials, labeling, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must possess an HNC in Chemistry and a driving license. The position offers a competitive salary of £32,000, negotiable up to £38,000 with relevant experience, along with benefits like pension and health plan.

Benefits

Pension

Health plan

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• Must have HNC or above in Chemistry.
• Driving license is essential.
• Willingness to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on work in a hazardous waste processing yard.
• Unload and test materials for compliance.
• Label materials and complete relevant paperwork.
• Adhere to safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety compliance

FLT operation (Forklift truck)

Education

HNC or above in Chemistry

Job description

Overview

OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE CHEMIST OR A CHEMISTRY GRADUATE TO DEVELOP A CAREER WITH A LEADING WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Role

TITLE : Chemistry Graduate / Site Chemist - Hazardous Waste

SALARY : £32,000, negotiable to circa £38,000 with hazardous waste SECTOR experience

BENEFITS : Pension, Health plan, Discretionary Bonus

HOURS : 8 – 5 pm - Monday to Friday.

LOCATION : Grays

ROLE : Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste

Responsibilities

• ROLE : Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - 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 & Requirements

EXPERIENCE : Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste

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.

Ideally you could be an experienced 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