Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste

Red Kite Recruitment Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate in Taunton, UK. This role involves hands-on testing and unloading of materials, with a focus on safety and environmental compliance. Ideal for individuals who enjoy outdoor work and hold an HNC or above in Chemistry or Biochemistry. The position offers a salary between £26,000 and £36,000 depending on experience, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Driving licence is essential due to location.
• Experience as a Site Chemist, Process Chemist, or similar roles is advantageous.
• Chemistry or Biochemistry graduates seeking their first role are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Unload and test materials for pH, flammability, and compatibility.
• Label materials accurately and complete necessary documentation.
• Maintain compliance with safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Outdoors enthusiasm

pH testing

Flammability testing

Compliance knowledge

Education

HNC in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Job description

Title

Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste

Salary

Graduate - £26,000 up to £36,000 with hazardous waste sector experience

Location

Taunton Area

Role

This role is predominantly site-based and ideal for a hands‑on individual who enjoys working outdoors, as 75% of the work will take place on‑site, with minimal lab work involved.

Responsibilities

• Unloading and testing incoming materials for pH, flammability, and compatibility for bulking.
• Ensuring all materials are accurately labelled and completing the necessary documentation.
• Maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies at all times.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals who thrive in active, outdoor environments and are committed to upholding high safety standards.

Experience and Requirements

Due to the location a driving licence is essential.

Ideally you could be an experienced Site Chemist, Process Chemist, Technical Assessor, Transfer Station Chemist, Laboratory Technician, Industrial Chemist, Shift Chemist, or Reception Chemist with a HNC or above.

You may be a Chemistry or Biochemistry Graduate looking for your first role. HNC minimum.

Any forklift experience or yard or warehouse experience a plus, but full training given.

You will demonstrate willingness to work outside and may have interests that demonstrate that e.g. playing outdoor sports, Duke of Edinburgh, previous jobs, outdoor enthusiast.