Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste

Red Kite Recruitment Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in Walsall is seeking a Site Chemist or Chemistry Graduate. This on-site role involves testing hazardous materials and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates may have relevant experience or are recent graduates with a HNC or higher. The role requires a driving license and a willingness to work outdoors. Training provided for forklift operations, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about outdoor work and environmental safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in hazardous waste management or related field preferred.
• Chemistry or Biochemistry Graduate seeking entry-level position.
• Any yard or warehouse experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload and test incoming materials for pH, flammability, and compatibility.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.
• Label goods accurately and complete relevant paperwork.

Skills

Driving licence

Willingness to work outdoors

Forklift experience

Education

HNC or above

Job description

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 - £30,300 up to £38,000 with EXTENSIVE hazardous waste SECTOR experience

Location

Walsall Area

Role

THIS ROLE IS PRIMARILY SITE-BASED AND WOULD SUIT A HANDS-ON INDIVIDUAL WHO ENJOYS WORKING OUTDOORS, AS 75% OF THE WORK WILL BE CONDUCTED ON-SITE WITH ONLY LIMITED LAB WORK.

FLT Operation (training given)

You will work in a hazardous waste management processing yard, where you will be responsible for unloading and testing incoming materials for pH, flammability, and compatibility for bulking. You will ensure that all goods are correctly labelled and complete all relevant paperwork. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies.

Experience & 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.