Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Chemist to join our dynamic team in our West Midlands Facility. This role is primarily site-based and would suit a hands-on individual who is not afraid of getting dirty and enjoys working outside as 60% of the work will be conducted on site, with the remainder in the lab.
Responsibilities
1. Actively helping in the yard/reception area with the loading and unloading of vehicles.
2. Assist with the efficient operation of the treatment plant and Ultra Filtration system and any other plant as required.
3. Sampling incoming/outgoing waste to comply with our EPR Permit.
4. Assist with tank cleaning.
5. Analysis of pre-acceptance samples/wastes to ensure compliance with site procedures and EPR permit.
6. Assist management with the completion of paperwork and records to adhere to site procedures and EPR permit.
7. Maintain the site's high standard of housekeeping and assist site management with the company's obligations regarding the site's EPR permit and trade effluent agreement.
8. Undertake any reasonable operational duties assigned by site management.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
2. Previous experience in hazardous waste/oil processing is advantageous.
3. Experience in water treatment and all analytical wet chemistry techniques including using equipment such as XRF, KF, Palintest COD, and Dean and Stark is advantageous (full training given if required).
4. Experience in completing quarterly returns for EPR.
5. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
6. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
7. Ability to work independently and follow standard operating procedures.
8. Fork truck license desirable (full training given if required).
9. Confined space certification desirable (full training given if required).
10. Wamitab level 4 desirable.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Free parking
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: MTB Junior Plant Chemist
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