Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste

Red Kite Recruitment Group
Sandwich, Kent
8 months ago
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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 £39,000 with extensive hazardous waste SECTOR experience plus bonus

LOCATION: Sandwich Area – Relocators Welcome

ROLE: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste

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: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste

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

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