Site Chemist – Growth, Benefits & Hazardous Waste

Elvet Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£30,000–£31,000 salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual pay rise in line with inflation

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme with employer contribu­

Healthshield plan covering dental, etc

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Site Chemist for the Teesside division of a £75m waste management company. The role involves operating process plant, analysing loads, and maintaining safe laboratory operations within a strong SHE framework.

A minimum HNC in Chemistry and a full UK driving licence are required. Benefits include 25 days holiday, bank holidays, inflation-linked pay rise, annual bonus, pension with employer contributions, and Healthshield coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Chemistry.
• Good knowledge of hazardous waste.
• Ability to assess safety, environmental and plant impact of processing hazardous waste.
• Experience of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to waste operations.
• Technical competency in handling hazardous chemicals.
• Computer literacy, including basic Excel and Word.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Operate process plant in line with permit, procedures and consent to discharge.
• Analyse incoming loads promptly and designating correct process routes.
• Operate laboratory processes safely and efficiently, using correct PPE and following SOPs.
• Ensuring accurate documentation for all incoming and outgoing loads.
• Ensuring all site activities comply with SHE policies and relevant legislation.
• Providing analytical information to optimise vehicle turnaround, processing efficiency and customer service.
• Supporting development and improvement of site activities, including analysis of new potential waste streams.
• Taking appropriate action regarding waste acceptance and rectifying issues.
• Packing and segregating lab smalls waste at customer sites safely and in line with SOPs.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Customer relationships

Computer literacy

Education

HNC in Chemistry

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Site Chemist for the Teesside division of a £75m waste management company. The role involves operating process plant, analysing loads, and maintaining safe laboratory operations within a strong SHE framework.

A minimum HNC in Chemistry and a full UK driving licence are required. Benefits include 25 days holiday, bank holidays, inflation-linked pay rise, annual bonus, pension with employer contributions, and Healthshield coverage.