Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste

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

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Site Chemist/Chemistry Graduate to join their team. This site-based role is ideal for hands-on individuals who enjoy outdoor work, with responsibilities including testing materials and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Suitable candidates might be experienced site chemists or recent chemistry/biochemistry graduates looking to start their career.

Qualifications

• HNC or above minimum qualification.
• Experience in hazardous waste or similar roles is beneficial.
• Forklift or yard/warehouse experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload and test incoming materials for pH, flammability, and compatibility.
• Ensure accurate labeling and complete necessary documentation.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies.

Skills

Willingness to work outdoors

Safety compliance

Education

HNC or above

Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Job description

Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate – Hazardous Waste

Salary: Graduate - £26,000 up to £36,000 with hazardous waste SECTOR experience

OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE CHEMIST OR A CHEMISTRY GRADUATE TO DEVELOP A CAREER WITH A LEADING WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY

TITLE: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate – Hazardous Waste

SALARY: Graduate – £26,000 up to £36,000 with hazardous waste SECTOR experience

ROLE: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate – Hazardous Waste

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.

FLT Operation (Training Provided)

You will operate within a hazardous waste management processing yard, where your responsibilities will include:

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: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate – Hazardous Waste

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

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