Site Operations Chemist

WasteRecruit Ltd; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company based in Knottingley is seeking a Site Operations Chemist to join their hazardous waste treatment division. The successful candidate will conduct chemical testing of waste materials, maintain accurate records, and ensure safe handling procedures. Required qualifications include a degree in Chemistry and experience in waste analysis techniques. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to effective waste management practices within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related subject.
• Experience of waste, wastewater or water analyses using spectrophotometric methods.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste classification and consignment note systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test wastes to confirm suitability for site acceptance.
• Undertake lab-based waste trials using various methods.
• Complete and verify waste consignment documents.

Skills

Waste analysis techniques

Attention to detail

Knowledge of MS Office

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related subject

Job description

Site Operations Chemist

Knottingley, West Yorkshire

£-Attractive Salary

Our client is one of the UK's leading waste and resource management companies, with over 200 facilities and 4,200 employees across the UK.

A vacancy currently exists for a Site Operations Chemist to work within the company's successful waste treatment division at a hazardous waste treatment and transfer facility in West Yorkshire. The main purpose of the role is to carry out chemical and physical testing of waste received for treatment or transfer and to complete and maintain appropriate waste consignment documentation and laboratory records.

Main Duties

• Inspect and test wastes prior to and on receipt to confirm suitability for site acceptance and to identify/confirm appropriate safe handling and processing methods.
• Undertake lab-based waste trials using instrumental and wet chemistry methods.
• Inspect, verify and complete waste consignment note documents.
• Undertake waste analyses using a range of methods.
• Maintain and undertake appropriate quality control methods to ensure accuracy of waste assessments.
• Maintain accurate waste and other records.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry or related subject.
• Experience of waste, wastewater or water analyses using spectrophotometric methods.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste classification and consignment note systems (desirable).
• Knowledge of MS Office.

Ref: J9613