Site Chemist

SRG; Eccles; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Greater Manchester seeks a Site Chemist to analyze and manage waste processes. This role requires at least 2 years of experience in waste chemistry and a minimum HNC in Chemistry. Responsibilities include testing incoming and outgoing waste, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and supporting site operations. Benefits include an annual bonus, pension, and opportunities for training and development. The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension

Healthcare cash plan

Training and development

Qualifications

• Experience with waste chemistry processes and procedures.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess, segregate and batch up waste.
• Provide laboratory and analytical support for site operations.
• Analyse and test incoming and outgoing waste streams.
• Ensure correct labeling and documentation of waste.
• Work closely to ensure safe and efficient waste processing.

Skills

Laboratory support

Analytical skills

Good work ethic

Hands-on approach

Education

Minimum HNC in Chemistry

Job description

Title: Site Chemist

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £30,000-£35,000

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: annual bonus, pension, healthcare cash plan, training and development

SRG is working with a leading privately owned large waste management company who are now looking for 2 Site Chemists to join the team. This is a hands‑on role within the waste industry, you will be analysing, checking and testing incoming loads, processing hazardous and non‑hazardous waste, ensuring segregation and storage of hazardous waste meets requirements, labelling waste and completing documents on all incoming and outgoing chemical materials.

This role would suit experienced waste chemists with 2+ years of experience.

Working Hours: 40 hour week – Monday to Friday, flexible start and finish times, 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

Role / Description

• Assess, segregate and batch up waste
• Provide laboratory and analytical support for all site operations
• Analyse and test all incoming waste and outgoing waste streams
• Ensure all waste is correctly labelled and documented
• Contribute to site health and safety standards by using the correct PPE at all times
• Work closely with site operatives to ensure the safe and efficient processing, storage, and transfer of waste
• Co‑operate with site management in improving the plant's operational standards

Requirements

• Minimum HNC in Chemistry
• Willing to work outside in all weathers
• Good work ethic, hands‑on approach and a willingness to learn
• Full right to work in the UK – no sponsorship available for this role

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