Site Chemist based in Leicestershire recent chemistry graduates will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Title: Site Chemist

Location: Leicestershire

Salary: £29,000

Permanent

Benefits: Medical insurance, overtime pay, parking onsite, pension, annual Christmas bonus, training and development opportunities

SRG are working with a leading Hazardous waste company who are now looking for a site chemist to join the team. This is a hands-on role within the waste industry, you will be checking and testing incoming loads, processing hazardous and non-hazardous waste, insuring segregation and storage of hazardous waste meets requirements, labelling waste and completing documents on all incoming and outgoing chemical materials. This role would suit candidates with prior industrial experience within the waste industry.

Working Hours: 40 Hour week - Monday to Friday, flexible start and finish times, 20 days holiday + bank holidays, birthdays off

Role / Description

Provide technical support to the operations team
Analyse, test and sample all incoming waste
Ensure all waste is correctly labelled and documented
Contribute to site health and safety standards by using the correct PPE at all times
Work closely with site operatives to ensure the safe and efficient processing, storage, and transfer of waste
Lab testing on waste materials using titration, PH and flashpointRequirements

Minimum HNC in Chemistry
Prior experience in a waste environment
Willing to work outside in all weathers
Good work ethic, hands-on approach and a willingness to learn
Full right to work in the UK - There is no sponsorship available for this role

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