Site Chemist

White Recruitment Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 8 banks

Company Pension

Private Medical and Dental insurance

Well-being programme and Mental Health

On-site parking

Excellent training programme

Career progression

Job summary

White Recruitment Limited is seeking a Site Chemist for our Southampton site. The role focuses on safe site operation, waste handling, and liaison with site management. A chemistry-related degree and relevant experience are preferred, with full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK required. Salary £29,000–£35,000 (DOE), Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pm.

The successful candidate will contribute to a robust training programme and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Previous working chemistry experience.
• Previous experience as a Site Chemist, Lab Analyst, or similar is desirable.
• Experience in the Waste Management industry is desirable, but not essential.
• Forklift Licence desirable, but not essential
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Must have full right to live and work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with site permits and waste acceptance regulations.
• Oversee safe operation of the site and waste handling.
• Monitor quality and compliance, and submit non-conformance reports and invoices on time.
• Ensure all waste that are processed/repacked have an associated paperwork trail so they can be traced from cradle to grave.

Job description

Site Chemist

Location: Southampton, UK

Salary: £29,000 – £35,000 (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00am-5:00pm

My client is looking for a Site Chemist to join their team based in Southampton. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or equivalent, have industry chemist experience and/or be keen to start their career in the Waste Management Industry.

You will be responsible for the safe operation of the site, waste handling, and liaising with site management.

Package Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + 8 banks
• Company Pension
• Private Medical and Dental insurance
• Well-being programme and Mental Health Support
• On-site parking
• Excellent and on-going training programme
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with site permits and waste acceptance regulations
• Oversee safe operation of the site and waste handling
• Monitor quality and compliance, and submit non-conformance reports and invoices on time
• Ensure all waste that are processed/repacked have an associated paperwork trail so they can be traced from cradle to grave.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field
• Previous working chemistry experience
• Previous experience as a Site Chemist, Lab Analyst, or similar is desirable
• Experience in the Waste Management industry is desirable, but not essential
• Forklift Licence desirable, but not essential
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Must have full right to live and work in the UK