Reception Chemist

Title: Site Chemist
Location: Cheshire
Term: Permanent

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

SRG are working with a waste management and recycling company who have a long and successful history of supporting the UK chemical industry. They are now looking for a Site Chemist to join the team in Cheshire. The role would involve conducting acceptance analysis on incoming chemical waste, specialising such as TFS management and load preparation, kiln load preparation or laboratory analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for a Chemistry graduate looking to expand their chemistry skill-set and kick-start their career in Chemicals.

40 hours per week, and generally operates on a alternating weekly shift pattern (Early 06:00 to 15:00, Late 09:00 to 18:00). Offers fantastic opportunity for training and progression.

Role/Description

• Accepting wastes (hazardous and non-hazardous) on to site as per company procedure, including packaged waste and bulk tankers, conducting conformance checks and analysis.
• Raising non-conformance checks on incoming materials as per company procedure, liaising with the Commercial Account Managers to resolve the non-conformances.
• Checking and ensuring the compliant storage of wastes on site as per company procedure.
• Assisting Site Operators in conducting waste handling and packaging.
• Selecting and preparing waste for dispatch from site (both packaged and bulk shipment).

Requirements

• Minimum HND in Chemistry, or similar qualification with significant chemistry content.
• Industrial experience preferred in the chemical or waste industry.
• Applications from chemistry graduates welcome.
• Good organisational and influencing skills.
• Any of the following qualifications or experience are considered advantageous: COTC, WAMITAB, NEBOSH, IOSH

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Annie on +44 (0)161 868 2254. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies. If you know of someone else who may be interested in this role, please do pass on my details.

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Keywords: hazardous waste, waste management, HND, site chemist, degree, chemical, chemistry, H&S, health and safety, leadership, IOSH, NEBOSH, WAMITAB

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