Site Chemist

Astute People; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Opportunity for progression

Job summary

Astute is recruiting a Graduate Chemist / Site Chemist for busy waste management operations in Peterborough. This hands-on role is suitable for a chemistry graduate or experienced waste chemist seeking development in a regulated industrial environment.

Salary around £27,000 depending on experience, based at the site full time. Responsibilities include lab analysis, waste acceptance, stock control, reporting, audits, and safety/compliance; progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry is essential.
• Competent IT skills (Excel, Word, general systems).
• Forklift licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of waste acceptance and transfer across site, including lab analysis and hands-on duties.
• Ensure all waste streams are compliant (physical and administrative), escalate non-conformances as required.
• Assist with stock control, stock summaries, and month-end reporting.
• Compile waste movement packs for transfer between sites.
• Monitor and report stock levels and changes in waste streams.
• Work with the supervisor to achieve site KPIs and targets.
• Carry out waste sampling and analysis across 2 sites.
• Support site operations including weighbridge and de-bagging processes.
• Maintain documentation and participate in audits and management reviews.

Skills

Chemistry degree

IT skills

Forklift licence

Lab analysis

Education

Degree or equivalent in Chemistry

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Astute is partnering with a leader in hazardous waste management solutions throughout the UK to recruit a Graduate Chemist / Site Chemist to join their busy waste management operations in Peterborough. This is a hands-on role ideal for a chemistry graduate or experienced waste chemist looking to develop their experience within a regulated industrial environment.

The Graduate Chemist / Site Chemist role comes with a salary of around 27,000 dependant on experience and will be based at their site full time.

Responsibilities and duties of the Site Chemist role

Reporting to the Site Manager you will:

• Support the day-to-day operation of waste acceptance and transfer activities across site including analysis in the lab and hands-on operational duties across the site.
• Ensure all incoming waste streams are compliant (physically and administratively), managing and escalating non-conformances where required.
• Assist with stock control, stock summaries, and month-end reporting.
• Compile waste movement packs for transfer between sites.
• Monitor and report stock levels, identifying changes in waste streams.
• Work closely with the supervisor to achieve site KPIs and operational targets.
• Carry out waste sampling and analysis activities across 2 sites.
• Support site operations including weighbridge and de-bagging processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation including check sheets, production records, and process logs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and micro-project development.
• Participate in audits and management system reviews to ensure technical compliance.
• Promote and actively support a strong safety culture across site.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or equivalent in Chemistry is essential.
• Competent IT skills (excel, word and general system use)
• Forklift licence (advantageous)

Personal skills

The Graduate Chemist role would suit someone who is:

• Understanding of chemical handling and interactions between compounds
• Strong attention to detail with a "right first time" mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes unstructured environment
• Physically capable of working in an operational, hands-on role
• Clear and confident communicator (written and verbal)
• Organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• Awareness of waste compliance regulations (desirable)

Salary and benefits of the Graduate Chemist role

• Competitive salary of 27,000 DOE.
• 25 days holiday
• Opportunity for progression within the role.

INDNUC

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.

We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.