Technical Support Chemist

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK waste management company is seeking a Technical Support Chemist in Sheffield. You'll engage with customers for hazardous waste management, develop client relationships, and ensure safe chemical transport. Candidates should hold a degree in Chemistry and have strong communication skills. A full UK driving license is essential, with ADR training preferred. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry or related subject is essential.
• Full, clean UK driving license for cars (Category B) required.
• ADR training and experience of transporting chemicals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visiting customers for waste management assistance.
• Preparing transport documentation for hazardous waste.
• Maintaining client relationships and assessing sales inquiries.

Skills

Customer-focused communication

Handling hazardous waste

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related subject

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Technical Support Chemist, to join our waste management/environmental/recycling industry client, at their site in Sheffield, on a full time, permanent basis. The salary for this role is dependent on experience.

The Company

A leading UK waste and resource management company, our client is part of a global group with a strong heritage in providing services for communities and businesses. Their aim is to be the environmental company of choice, delivering change for a sustainable future. The company's core business focuses on collection, resource recovery and renewable energy providing services for local authorities and commercial customers. They have a number of core services including municipal services, business waste solutions, recycling and green energy.

Location

This role is located at our client's site in Sheffield.

Technical Support Chemist Role

Your main duties will be:

• Visiting new and existing customers to assist with listing, segregation, labelling, collection and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
• Ensuring chemical waste is safely transported and preparing transport documentation
• Maintaining and developing client relationships
• Assessing sales enquiries and preparing invoicing data

Your Background

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• A degree in Chemistry or related subject.
• Full, clean UK Driving licence for cars (Category B).
• Licence to drive a 7.5T vehicle (Category C1) (preferred).
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills.
• ADR Training and experience of transporting chemicals (preferred).
• Knowledge of transport of hazardous goods an advantage.
• Flexible and able to work overtime at short notice.

Apply

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence.

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