Site Chemist

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Frome; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking a Site Chemist to ensure the safe handling and analysis of hazardous waste. The role requires a strong background in chemistry or environmental science, with responsibilities that include waste classification, laboratory analysis, and compliance with safety regulations. This full-time position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science required.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience in waste management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle, analyze, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Inspect, classify, and segregate materials/waste.
• Conduct laboratory analysis of site effluent and customer samples.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science

Job description

As a Site Chemist, 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 BTECs can 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 consignments received, 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. If you're passionate about environmental stewardship and want to contribute to sustainable waste management practices, we'd love to hear from you!