At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage hazardous waste on-site, ensuring safety and compliance while working outdoors.
- Company: Join a leading hazardous waste management company with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Ideal for graduates seeking practical experience in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Get hands-on experience in a vital industry while enjoying outdoor work.
- Qualifications: HNC in Chemistry or relevant degree; driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 37544 - 39600 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for a Hazardous Waste Site Chemist or Chemistry Graduate with a desire for a less lab-based, outdoors on-site role.
Location: Stoke on Trent area
Salary: Circa £36K for Graduates, Circa £39K for Hazardous Waste Sector Experience
Hours: 2 weeks 9am-6pm days, 2 weeks 12am to 9am nights on rotation
Ideally you will have experience in the hazardous waste industry as a:
- Reception Chemist
- Site Chemist
- Technical Assessor
- Chempac or Hazpak Chemist
- Mobile Chemist
Graduates open to outdoors, manual work also considered.
Role: You will be based in the yard around 75% of the time with only around 15% of the role based in the lab. You will unload HGV loads of hazardous waste materials (using forklift where required) that have been collected from customers, ensuring it is what it is supposed to be using bucket chemistry and some lab work, and preparing it to be bulked with other similar wastes and stored safely, based on their chemical properties. You will also manage bulked loads due to leave the site for processing.
Experience: You will have an HNC in Chemistry minimum, ideally a degree. Degrees with Chemistry directly in the title (e.g. Biochemistry) or those that contain 4 modules that have Chemistry in the title such as Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry etc. will be considered if a module list can be provided. You will have a UK Driving Licence. Any FLT / Forklift operation experience is a plus but training will be given. Knowledge of hazardous waste or environmental regulations is preferred. Strong organisational and record-keeping skills are essential. Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment is required.
Shift Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate Hazardous Waste employer: Total Waste Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking company in the hazardous waste sector, where you will enjoy a dynamic work environment that balances outdoor and lab-based activities. With competitive salaries and a strong commitment to employee development, we offer unique opportunities for growth and training, ensuring you thrive in your career while contributing to environmental sustainability in the Stoke on Trent area.
