Site Chemist

White Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is currently seeking a qualified Site Chemist to join a team in Rochester, UK. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field and possess experience in the Waste Management sector. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations, overseeing site operations, and maintaining documentation for waste processing. Competitive salary and benefits including holiday entitlement and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

21 days Holiday + 8 banks, increasing to 25 days with service

Company Pension

Private Medical and Dental insurance

On-site parking

Excellent ongoing training programme

Opportunity for growth and development

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Must possess previous experience in a role like Site Chemist or Lab Analyst.
• Understanding of lab practices and health & safety standards is 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 reports on time.
• Maintain documentation for processed waste to ensure traceability.

Skills

Good lab practice

Lab Health & Safety knowledge

Experience in the Waste Management industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

Site Chemist – Waste Management

Location : Rochester, UK

Salary : circa. £30, (DOE)

Working Hours : Monday to Friday – 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm

My client is looking for Site Chemist to join their team based in Rochester. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or similar, and has previous experience in the Waste Management Industry.

Package Benefits :

• 21 days Holiday + 8 banks – increasing to 25 days with service
• Company Pension
• Private Medical and Dental insurance
• On-site parking
• 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
• 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.
• Previous experience as a Site Chemist, Lab Analyst, or similar.
• Good lab practice and Lab H&S knowledge.
• Experience in the Waste Management industry.
• Forklift Licence desirable, but not essential.

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