Site Chemist

TRADEBE; Southampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradebe in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chemistry graduate to join our safety-focused team in Southampton. You will perform duties under legislative requirements and ensure safe disposal processes, liaising with Customer Services, Technical Assessment, Laboratory, and other departments.

We offer a salary of £29k–£35k per year with a 10% quarterly bonus and a strong development path including RSC membership, NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification, and Radiation Protection Supervisor training to

Qualifications

• Degree, or equivalent, in Chemistry or a closely related subject.
• Knowledge of H&S and Environmental legislation as related to the Company's activities.
• Chemical problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and team building skills.
• FLT licence (desirable).
• IOSH Managing Safety (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all activities on Site are carried out with the highest regard to safety in line with Company Safety Policy, legislative requirements, and written procedures and work instructions.
• Report all incident and/or injuries on site as stated in the Incident/Injury Procedure.
• Ensure high levels of housekeeping on site are maintained.
• Reception of bulk tankers & non-bulk wastes, checking and completing documentation/Consignment notes, identifying hazards and precautions.
• Checking, sampling and routing non-bulk wastes.
• Allocating storage in line with Site Storage Philosophy and updating of stock control systems.
• Amend and/or prepare process programmes for High Temperature Incinerator.
• Prepping & processing priority & problematic hazardous wastes.
• To liaise with Operations, Management, Laboratory Staff, Technical Acceptance Department, Customer services and delivery drivers.

Skills

Degree in Chemistry

H&S and Environmental legislation

Chemical problem-solving

Communication and teamwork

FLT licence (desirable)

IOSH Managing Safety (desirable)

Education

Degree or equivalent in Chemistry

Job description

Discover Tradebe

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the UK, we are leaders focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

What will you do? Make an impact!

To perform all duties in accordance with Legislative requirements and the Company's objectives, maintaining and improving performance in the areas of Safety, Quality and Environment.

To liaise closely with the Customer Services, Technical Assessment, Laboratory, and other Operational departments to ensure smooth and efficient operation.

To evaluate incoming streams and allocate disposal route, safely, effectively and without adverse environmental effects.

Main Duties:

• Ensure that all activities on Site are carried out with the highest regard to safety in line with Company Safety Policy, legislative requirements, and written procedures and work instructions.
• Report all incident and/or injuries on site as stated in the Incident/Injury Procedure.
• Ensure high levels of housekeeping on site are maintained.
• Reception of bulk tankers & non-bulk wastes, checking and completing documentation/Consignment notes, identifying hazards and precautions
• Checking, sampling and routing non-bulk wastes
• Allocating storage in line with Site Storage Philosophy and updating of stock control systems
• Amend and/or prepare process programmes for High Temperature Incinerator
• Prepping & processing priority & problematic hazardous wastes
• To liaise with Operations, Management, Laboratory Staff, Technical Acceptance Department, Customer services and delivery drivers.

Do you have what it takes?

• Degree, or equivalent, in Chemistry or a closely related subject
• Knowledge of H&S and Environmental legislation as related to the Company's activities.
• Chemical problem-solving skills
• Good communication and team building skills
• FLT licence (desirable)
• IOSH Managing Safety (desirable)

What's in it for you?

£29k to £35k p/a.

10% bonus p/a paid quarterly.

You’ll work towards:

• Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) membership and mentoring, supporting your route to Chartered Chemist (CChem).
• NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification, building a strong foundation in managing risk within high-hazard operations.
• Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) training, preparing you to take responsibility for radiological safety.
• Hazardous Waste and DGSA awareness training, developing a deep understanding of classification, transport, and compliance.
• COSHH Assessor and Chemical Risk Assessment certification to strengthen your ability to identify and control exposure to hazardous substances.
• Emergency response and spill management training, giving you the confidence to act safely and effectively in live operational scenarios.

Tradebe is committed to guaranteeing selection processes based on merit and skills free of any bias based on age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality. We believe in equal opportunities, and we work for it