Site Chemist​/Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste

overview

we are currently recruiting for a site chemist to join a busy waste management and environmental services operation. This role is ideal for someone with a chemistry or environmental background looking to develop their career in hazardous waste management and compliance.

job title: site chemist / chemistry graduate - hazardous waste

location: beccles, norfolk. Relocators welcome

salary: £28-32k graduate, £37-40k for hazardous waste sector experience

hours: full time 8am - 5pm, mon-fri

ideally you will have experience in the hazardous waste industry as a: reception chemist, site chemist, technical assessor, chempac or hazpak chemist, mobile chemist or similar, but graduates also considered

site chemist / chemistry graduate - hazardous waste

as a site chemist, you will support site operations by assessing, classifying and managing incoming and outgoing waste streams while ensuring regulatory compliance. This is a 75% outdoors role in all weather conditions.

• inspect, label and record containerised waste inventory
• carry out hazardous waste assessments and pre-acceptance checks
• generate hazardous waste documentation and consignment notes
• conduct waste sampling and classification
• monitor waste compliance data and reporting
• support site operations, waste scheduling and job bookings
• weigh vehicles in and out of site and ensure paperwork compliance
• liaise with customers and third-party waste disposal outlets

• 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 with chemistry in the title (such as organic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry) will be considered if a module list can be provided
• you will have a uk driving licence
• knowledge of hazardous waste or environmental regulations (preferred)
• strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
• ideally you will have experience in the hazardous waste industry as a: reception chemist, site chemist, technical assessor, chempac or hazpak chemist, mobile chemist or similar, but graduates also considered