Site Chemist

Astute People; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 24,300 - 29,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private health insurance

25 days' holiday

Broad benefits package

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Mid-Senior level chemist to join a hazardous-waste facility in Ellesmere Port. Responsibilities include sampling and testing hazardous wastes, along with preparing compliant paperwork. Candidates must have an HNC or degree in Chemistry and a full UK licence. This full-time role offers up to £27k, bonuses, and a benefits package, including training opportunities.

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree in Chemistry is essential.
• Full UK licence required.
• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Sampling, testing, and bulking hazardous wastes.
• Preparing compliant paperwork and transfer records.
• Advising clients and operating FLT/mobile plant.

Skills

Hands-on chemistry

Safety mindset

Sampling and testing hazardous wastes

Education

HNC/Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Overview

UK Nuclear Recruiter | 7+ Years Partnering with Leading Nuclear Plants, SMRs & Defence Organisations to Place Permanent and Contract Nuclear Talent

Earn up to £27k, bonus and private health while safeguarding compliance at a leading hazardous-waste facility.

The base pay range is provided by Astute People. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Why you’ll love this role

• Hands-on chemistry in an essential green sector
• Structured training for graduates and experienced chemists alike
• 25 days’ holiday and broad benefits package

What you’ll be doing

• Sampling, testing and bulking hazardous wastes
• Preparing compliant paperwork and transfer records
• Advising clients, operating FLT/mobile plant and occasional site visits

What we want from you

• HNC/Degree in Chemistry
• Full UK licence and safety mindset
• Willingness to work indoors/outdoors with manual elements

Ready to turn lab know-how into real-world impact? Send your CV today.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Engineering Services, Services for Renewable Energy, and Electric Power Generation

Location

• Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom