Site Chemist

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Frome; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Career progression opportunities

No weekend work

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Site Chemist in Frome, Somerset, to support the safe handling, analysis and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams. This full-time permanent role includes full training and opportunities for career progression.

This role requires accepting waste loads, inspecting and classifying materials, ensuring ADR labelling, and conducting site and sample analyses, while keeping accurate records. The position is Monday–Friday with no weekend work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Chemistry A-Levels or Applied Science BTEC qualifications will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Accept incoming waste loads and complete associated documentation.
• Inspect, classify and segregate waste materials.
• Ensure waste is labelled and described in accordance with ADR regulations.
• Conduct laboratory analysis of site effluent and customer samples.
• Raise and manage Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Maintain accurate records in line with Quality Management Systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Chemistry A-Levels / Applied Science BTEC

Job description

Site Chemist

Frome, Somerset

£26,000 - £28,000 DOE

Full-Time, Permanent | Monday-Friday | No Weekends

Are you a Chemistry or Environmental Science graduate looking to start your career in the environmental and waste management sector?

Our client is seeking a Site Chemist to support the safe handling, analysis and disposal of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste streams. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on laboratory and site experience while receiving full training and development.

Responsibilities

• Accept incoming waste loads and complete associated documentation.
• Inspect, classify and segregate waste materials.
• Ensure waste is labelled and described in accordance with ADR regulations.
• Conduct laboratory analysis of site effluent and customer samples.
• Raise and manage Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Maintain accurate records in line with Quality Management Systems.
• Assist with preparing loads for dispatch via flatbed vehicles and vacuum tankers.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Alternatively, Chemistry A-Levels or Applied Science BTEC qualifications will be considered.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to health and safety.

Desirable

• Experience within waste management or a similar industry.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer?

• £26,000 - £28,000 salary.
• Full training provided.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Monday‑Friday working pattern with no weekend work.
• Permanent position with a growing environmental business.

Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK indefinitely. Sponsorship is not available for this role.