Site Chemist

Elvet Recruitment; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Site Chemist in Middlesbrough. The ideal candidate will have a minimum HNC in Chemistry and knowledge of hazardous waste regulations. Responsibilities include operating the process plant, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and providing analytical information. The role offers a salary between £30,000 and £31,000, along with benefits such as holidays, bonuses, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Yearly pay rise in line with inflation

Healthshield plan for dental and optical care

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in chemistry is required.
• Experience with Health and Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Ability to assess safety/environmental/plant impact when processing hazardous waste.

Responsibilities

• Operate process plant in line with permit and procedures.
• Provide analytical information to optimize vehicle turnaround time.
• Ensure compliance with SH&E policies and legislation.

Skills

Knowledge of hazardous waste

Strong communication skills

Ability to work effectively within a team

Computer literacy (Excel and Word)

Education

HNC in Chemistry

Job description

Overview

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Site Chemist for the regional division of a £75m waste company in Teesside. Independently-owned with a strong family business ethos, they offer a range of employee benefits and have a tradition of developing the careers of those who help them shine. Their guiding principle is “It's all about the people” and many of their almost 500 workers have been with them for decades. This is an exciting time to join a team expanding due to a strong industry standing and an excellent reputation for the quality of work delivered to clients.

Main duties

• Operate process plant in line with permit, procedures and consent to discharge.
• Analyse all incoming loads in a timely fashion designating process routes to site personnel.
• Operate all laboratory processes in a safe and efficient manner, using the correct Personal Protective Equipment and working within the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure the provision of the correct documentation for all incoming and outgoing loads.
• Ensure that all site activities are carried out in full compliance with the Company's SH&E policies and all Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and regulations to prevent negative impact on human health, the environment or public amenity.
• Provide analytical information to optimise vehicle turnaround time, processing efficiency and customer service.
• Assist in the development and improvement of site activities and processes including the analysis of samples for new potential waste streams.
• Take appropriate action with respect to waste acceptance and rectifying any problems.
• Pack and segregate lab smalls waste at customer sites in a safe and efficient manner, working to standard operating procedures.

To be considered

• A minimum HNC in chemistry.
• A good knowledge of hazardous waste.
• The ability to assess potential safety/environmental/plant impact of processing hazardous waste.
• Experience of Health and Safety and Environmental legislation as related to the Company's activities.
• Technically competent in the handling of Hazardous Chemicals.
• Computer literacy with basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• The ability to work effectively within a team.
• A strong communication skillset.
• The ability to build and maintain rapport with customers to promote and maintain positive customer relations.
• A full Driving Licence.

Benefits

• £30,000 to £31,000 for relevant experience.
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• An additional 1 day holiday per year’s service up to 25.
• Yearly pay rise in line with inflation.
• Yearly bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme includes up to 4.5% contribution from employer.
• Healthshield plan for dental and optical, wellbeing, prescriptions and access to online GP.

Please contact Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail.