Graduate Mobile Chemist

targetjobs UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company in the UK is seeking passionate individuals for a full-time role in waste management. You will Organise waste collections, ensure compliance with legislation, and help reduce the UK carbon footprint. Candidates should possess an A Level in Chemistry/Science and knowledge of hazardous waste practices. The role promises a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Long Service Award

Employee recognition schemes

Employee referral bonus scheme

Attractive Pension Plan

Share Options

Company perks for discounts

Further development opportunities

Company health care cash plan

33 days holiday inclusive of public bank holidays

Qualifications

• A Level in Chemistry/Science or similar qualification required.
• Good knowledge of hazardous waste is essential.
• Experience with Health and Safety legislation beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Organising collections from clients’ sites to disposal sites.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Technically assessing and packing waste on client’s site.

Skills

Knowledge of hazardous waste

Ability to assess safety/environmental impact

Customer rapport building

Education

A Level in Chemistry/Science

Tools

Fork Lift Truck certification

Job description

Location:

Southampton

Salary
£30,000 with the potential to earn £35,000 with on target earnings.

Role Type
Full-time, permanent

Hours
40 hours, flexibility required

Our Vision
Our Vision is to be the best people who work together for a Cleaner, Safer future where everyone can thrive.
Would you like to join our team here at CSG and make a difference to the environment? We are seeking passionate individuals who take pride in promoting sustainable waste management practices to help reduce the UK carbon footprint and protect the environment for future generations.

We are a leading Environmental company in the UK, independently owned, with a strong family business ethos. We offer a range of employee benefits and have a strong tradition of developing careers for those who help us shine. Our guiding principle is “It’s all about the people,” and many of our 600 workers have been with us for decades. If you want to make your mark in a rewarding environment, CSG is a great place to be.

Benefits Of a CSG Employee

• Eligible for Company annual bonus scheme.
• Long Service Award.
• Employee recognition schemes, such as Employee of Month and Shining Star of the Year Award.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Attractive Pension Plan.
• Share Options – buy into our family future.
• Company perks for discounts to retail outlets and more.
• Further development opportunities through in-house, external training and apprenticeship schemes.
• Company health care cash plan – dental, physio, online GP, etc.
• 33 days holiday inclusive of public bank holidays.
• Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme.

Role Accountabilities

• Organising collections from clients’ sites and delivering to waste transfer sites for disposal.
• Maintain provision of packing materials on site.
• Assist Small Collection and the administration team in providing quotations for customers.
• Ensure all relevant legislation required to perform the job correctly is adhered to.
• Comply with Health & Safety policies and procedures, ensuring all requirements are met both on customers' sites and at waste disposal sites.
• Technically assess, segregate, label, and pack waste on client’s site with documentation compliant to current UK legislation.
• Compile and maintain list of hazardous waste needing collection and disposal, producing required documentation and ensuring compliance with current legislation, communicating with Small Collections and administration for completeness.
• Collection and loading of waste onto transport vehicle with the aid of material handling equipment, making it safe and suitable for transportation, and safely driving the company vehicle to the hazardous waste site for disposal when on the premises, ensuring safe and efficient off-loading.

Person Specification

The Candidate

• A Level in Chemistry/Science or a similar qualification.
• Good knowledge of hazardous waste.
• COSHH – ability to assess potential safety/environmental/plant impact of processing hazardous waste.
• Experience of Health and Safety and Environmental legislation as related to the Company’s activities.
• Full driving licence and experience of driving a 3.5t van would be an advantage.
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with customers.
• Fork Lift Truck certification desirable.
• Capable of working autonomously with limited supervision and a willingness to learn new skills.

CSG is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to the practice of equal opportunity without prejudice or discrimination in all of its workplaces.