Senior Site Chemist

taylorollinson Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A hazardous waste management company in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Site Chemist with at least 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include overseeing hazardous chemical deliveries and training junior chemists. A chemistry degree and UK work eligibility are required. The role offers a competitive salary range of £32,000 - £37,000 and is a full-time permanent position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Site Chemist or Chempac Chemist.
• Ability to relocate or commute to Leicester.
• Existing UK work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and separate deliveries of hazardous chemicals.
• Train and supervise junior site chemists.
• Complete and maintain delivery documentation.
• Load and unload delivery lorries.
• Process incoming/outgoing chemical deliveries.

Skills

Experience as a Site Chemist

Safe handling of hazardous waste

Supervisory skills

Education

Chemistry-related degree (BSc/MSc/MChem/HND)

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Overview

Salary - £32,000 - £37,000 (depending on experience & interview performance)

Full time, permanent role

Do you have prior experience working as a Site Chemist? Do you have expertise in the safe handling and segregation of hazardous waste? We are currently offering the opportunity for a new chemist to join a hazardous waste company based in the East Midlands. Our client is seeking an experienced Site Chemist to join their team in a senior role.

Only applicants with prior experience within the hazardous waste industry will be considered for this position.

The Role

As a Senior Site Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Receiving, inspecting, and separating deliveries of hazardous chemicals
• Training & supervision of junior site chemists
• Accurately completing and maintaining delivery documentation
• Loading and unloading delivery lorries
• Processing of incoming / outgoing chemical deliveries

Current / Recent Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• 2+ years of prior experience as a Site Chemist or Chempac Chemist (essential).
• A chemistry-related degree (BSc / MSc / MChem / HND) or working experience in a chemistry-based role (essential).
• Prior supervisory or line management experience of junior site chemists (desirable).
• Forklift truck or counterbalance trained (desirable).

Profile Required

Able to relocate / commute to Leicester (essential).

Existing UK work eligibility – visa sponsorship cannot be offered for this position (essential).

The Package

Our client is offering this opportunity as a full time, permanent opportunity. They are offering a competitive starting salary, with opportunities to start at a higher salary based on experience.