Junior Site Chemist

WR Logistics; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Junior Site Chemist to join their Birmingham team. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Chemistry or a related field and will oversee waste handling operations, ensuring compliance with site regulations. This role offers career growth opportunities, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary of circa £28,000. Join us to advance your career in the Waste Management industry.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Company Pension

Well-being programme and Mental Health Support

On-site parking

Regular Company Events and Socials

Excellent and on-going training programme

Opportunity for growth and development within the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• Good lab practice and Health & Safety knowledge essential.
• Experience in Waste Management industry desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with site permits and waste acceptance regulations.
• Oversee safe operation of the site and waste handling.
• Monitor quality and compliance, submitting non-conformance reports.

Skills

Good lab practice

Lab Health & Safety knowledge

Willingness to work outdoors

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Overview

Junior Site Chemist

Location: Birmingham, UK

Salary: circa. £28,000 (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 7:00am-4:00pm

My client is looking for a Junior Site Chemist to join their team based in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or Similar. Previous work experience in Waste management and Environmental Services is desirable, but not essential.

You will be responsible for the safe operation of the site, waste handling, processing and onward transfer. If you are looking to take the next step in your career in the Waste Management industry, you are encouraged to apply!

Package Benefits

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Company Pension
• Well-being programme and Mental Health Support
• On-site parking
• Regular Company Events and Socials
• Excellent and on-going training programme
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with site permits and waste acceptance regulations.
• Oversee safe operation of the site and waste handling.
• Monitor quality and compliance, and submit non-conformance reports and invoices on time.
• Preparing and prioritising hazardous waste materials.
• Ensure all waste that are processed/repacked have an associated paperwork trail so they can be traced from cradle to grave.

Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Chemistry or related field
• Good lab practice and Lab H&S knowledge
• Keen to work outdoors - this can be an all-weather role
• Experience in the Waste Management industry is desirable, but not essential
• FLT licence desirable, but not essential