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

Title: Site Chemist
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £30,000-£35,000
Permanent
Benefits: annual bonus, pension, healthcare cash plan, training and development

SRG are working with a leading privately owned large waste management company who are now looking for 2 Site Chemists to join the team. This is a hands-on role within the waste industry, you will be analysing, 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. Recent Chemistry graduates will be considered and are encouraged to apply, this role would suit candidates with prior industrial experience within the waste industry.

Working Hours: 40hour week - Monday to Friday, flexible start and finish times, 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Role / Description

Asses, segregate and batch up waste
Provide laboratory and analytical support for all site operations
Analysing and test all incoming waste and outgoing waste streams
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
Co-operate with site management in improving the plants operational standardsRequirements

Minimum HNC in Chemistry
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
SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on (phone number removed).

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As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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