At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage hazardous waste on-site, ensuring safe handling and storage while working outdoors.
- Company: Join a leading hazardous waste management company in the West Midlands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced operational setting.
- Why this job: Perfect for those who love outdoor work and want to make a difference in waste management.
- Qualifications: HNC in Chemistry or relevant degree; UK 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 in the West Midlands.
Location: Northwest side of Birmingham
Salary: £28K for Grads, up to £35K for Haz Waste Sector Experience, Bonus
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.
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 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 a plus but training given. Knowledge of hazardous waste or environmental regulations (preferred). Strong organisational and record-keeping skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.
Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate Hazardous Waste employer: Total Waste Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture in the West Midlands. With a focus on outdoor, hands-on roles, we offer competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth, and comprehensive training in hazardous waste management. Our commitment to employee development and a dynamic work environment makes us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
