Job Description
OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE CHEMIST OR A CHEMISTRY GRADUATE TO DEVELOP A CAREER WITH A LEADING WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY\n\nTITLE: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste\n\nSALARY: Graduate - £27,000 up to £37,000 with hazardous waste SECTOR experience\n\nLOCATION: West Yorkshire\n\nROLE: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste\n\nTHIS IS A PREDOMINANTLY SITE-BASED POSITION, WELL-SUITED TO A PRACTICAL, HANDS-ON INDIVIDUAL WHO PREFERS WORKING OUTDOORS, WITH AROUND 75% OF TASKS CARRIED OUT ON-SITE AND MINIMAL TIME SPENT IN THE LABORATORY.\n\nFLT Operation (training given)\n\nYou will operate within a hazardous waste processing yard, where your primary responsibilities will involve unloading and conducting tests on incoming waste materials, including pH, flammability, and chemical compatibility assessments prior to bulking. You will ensure accurate labelling of all items and complete all necessary documentation to maintain compliance and traceability. A strong commitment to adhering to health, safety, environmental, and company policies is essential for this role.\n\nEXPERIENCE: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste\n\nDue to the location a driving licence is essential.\n\nIdeally you could be an experienced Site Chemist, Process Chemist, Technical Assessor, Transfer Station Chemist, Laboratory Technician, Industrial Chemist, Shift Chemist, or Reception Chemist with a HNC or above\n\nYou may be a Chemistry or Biochemistry Graduate looking for your first role.
HNC Minimum\n\nAny forklift experience or yard or warehouse experience a plus, but full training given.\n\nYou will demonstrate willingness to work outside and may have interests that demonstrate that e.g. playing outdoor sports, Duke of Edinburgh, previous jobs, outdoor enthusiast