Emergency Responder - Chemistry Graduate

Our vision is to create

a safer planet, and as a Chemical Emergency Responder, you will play a crucial role in delivering real-time advice and support for incidents involving hazardous chemicals, contributing to the well-being of communities.

What’s in it for you:

1. Valued contributions: Your passion and expertise will be recognised, making a positive impact through your work.
2. Flexibility: This role is onsite and shift-based, with opportunities to have mid-week days off and weekends in rotation with colleagues.
3. Competitive package: Enjoy a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package, including annual leave, flexible bank holidays, a competitive pension scheme, life assurance, reimbursement for professional subscriptions, and various lifestyle-oriented flexible benefits. After training, you’ll also be eligible for a shift allowance.
4. Career development: Active support to grow your career at Ricardo, access to internal and external training, and personal development opportunities. On-the-job training will be provided.

This role is for you if you have:

1. Educational Background: A degree in Chemistry, complemented by an A-Level Chemistry qualification.
2. Analytical Thinker: Strong logical and lateral thinking skills to solve complex problems.
3. Independence and Motivation: Thrive in an autonomous role, taking responsibility for challenges and steering your career development.
4. Flexibility: Willingness to work in a rotating shift pattern, ensuring 24/7 availability for ER services.
5. Driving License: A current UK driving license is required.

Your main responsibilities will be:

1. Ensure the continuous 24/7 uptime of Ricardo’s ER services during your shift.
2. Contribute to project work supporting the development of ER services and other technical consultancy areas.
3. Progress towards a deep understanding of level 1 chemical emergency response and expand your knowledge in chemical and product safety.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, believing in each person's potential, and we will help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as detailed here. We value diversity, recognizing that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more innovative working environment. Diversity drives innovation, enabling us to offer our clients the best consultancy services. As part of our commitment to engaging positively and proactively with all employees and ensuring an inclusive culture, we are recognized as a 'disability confident' employer.

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