Site Chemist

Reed; Frome; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Environmental Technician (Hazardous Waste) to ensure safe handling, analysis and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at our facility in the UK, with hands-on testing, treatment processes and mandatory PPE.

A bachelor’s degree in chemistry or environmental science is preferred; willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. A UK driving licence is desirable. This is a full-time, permanent role with competitive salary; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or environmental science.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• PPE will be worn at all times.

Responsibilities

• Accept incoming loads and complete site documentation.
• Inspect, classify and segregate waste per ADR guidelines.
• Perform laboratory analysis of site effluent and samples.
• Raise Non-Conformance reports and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain traceable records for chemical consignments.
• Assist with preparing loads for dispatch by flatbed vehicles.

Skills

Chemistry

Environmental Science

UK Driving Licence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science

Job description

As a Environmental Technician (Hazardous Waste), you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe handling, analysis, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at our client’s facility. You will gain expertise in the safe handling of industrial chemicals, testing and treatment processes of different types of waste.

The successful applicant will ideally have a bachelor’s degree stemming from a chemistry discipline or environmental science (Chemistry A- levels/Applied Science BTECscan also be considered) and willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions. You will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times due to the nature of this role.

Duties would include (but not limited to):

• Accept incoming loads and completing documentation in accordance with the site permit.
• Inspect, classify and segregate materials/waste and ensure loads are labelled and described in accordance with ADR.
• Laboratory analysis of site effluent and other customer samples.
• Ensure Non-Conformance reports are raised in line with procedures, issues identified, corrective action taken and communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain the accurate and timely completion of all relevant documentation of traceable records in line with Quality Management Systems of all chemical consignmentsreceived, stored and transferred.
• Assist with preparing loads for dispatch by flatbed vehicles and vacuum tankers.

Desirables:

• Any experience working in waste management would be advantageous but not necessary
• UK Driving License

Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK Indefinitely (e.g., ILR, Pre/Settled Status, British Citizenship) to be considered for this position. Unable to provide sponsorship.

This is a full time, permanent role and will pay a competitive salary, with great scope for progression based on experience and training gained onsite.