Hazardous Waste Lab Chemist – Process & Compliance Lead

Elvet Recruitment Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30,000–£31,000

25 days holiday

Yearly pay rise

Yearly bonus

Employer pension 4.5%

Healthshield plan

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Chemist for the regional division of a £75m waste company in Teesside. This independently-owned firm emphasises its people, offers benefits, and supports careers as it grows.

You will operate plant and lab processes, analyse loads, ensure SHE compliance, and contribute to process improvements. A minimum HNC in chemistry and knowledge of hazardous waste are required.

Qualifications

• A minimum HNC in chemistry is required.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste and environmental legislation is essential.
• Ability to assess safety/environmental/plant impact of processing hazardous waste.
• Experience with Health and Safety and Environmental legislation related to site activities.
• Strong computer literacy with Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Operate process plant in line with permit, procedures and consent to discharge.
• Analyse incoming loads and designate process routes to site personnel.
• Operate laboratory processes safely and efficiently with PPE and SOPs.
• Provide documentation for all incoming/outgoing loads.
• Ensure activities comply with SHE policies and environmental regulations.
• Provide analytical data to optimise turnaround time and processing efficiency.
• Assist in developing site activities and analyze samples for new waste streams.
• Actions regarding waste acceptance and problem rectification.
• Pack and segregate lab smalls waste at customer sites per SOPs.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

HNC in chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Chemist for the regional division of a £75m waste company in Teesside. This independently-owned firm emphasises its people, offers benefits, and supports careers as it grows.

You will operate plant and lab processes, analyse loads, ensure SHE compliance, and contribute to process improvements. A minimum HNC in chemistry and knowledge of hazardous waste are required.