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Site Chemist

SRG
Posted 19 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL96DD, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position available is for a Site Chemist based in Hertfordshire, where recent chemistry graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • The role offers a salary of £27,000 and is initially a 12-week temporary contract.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of an HND in Chemistry or a similar qualification, with industrial experience preferred in the chemical or waste industry.
  • The responsibilities include testing incoming chemical waste, ensuring compliance with paperwork, and assisting with health and safety requirements on-site.
  • Working hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with 24 days of holiday plus statutory bank holidays.

Site Chemist based inHertfordshire recent chemistry graduates will be considered and are encouraged to apply.Title: Site Chemist Location: HertfordshireSalary: £27,000 Initial 12 weeks temporary contractSRG are working with a leading waste management and recycling company who have a long and very successful history of supporting the UK chemical industry. They are now looking for a site chemist to join the team. This is a hands-on role within the waste industry, you will be checking and testing incoming loads, processing hazardous and non-hazardous waste, insuring segregation and storage of hazardous waste meets requirements, labelling waste and completing documents on all incoming and outgoing chemical materials. This role would suit candidates with prior industrial experience within the waste industry.Working Hours: 37.5 working hours per week, Monday to Friday, 24 days holiday + statutory bank holidays. Access to Rewards Gateway offering excellent discounts and cash back with many large retailers.Role/Description

  • Receiving chemical waste onto site from industrial and commercial sites
  • Ensuring paperwork for incoming waste is compliant and correctly completed
  • Immediate testing of incoming waste to ensure conformity with paperwork using test strips
  • Further laboratory testing as needed for further analysis using techniques including flash point testing, pH testing, visual checks, odour, viscosity.
  • Working alongside site operatives to ensure that waste is processed, stored and transferred in a safe, compliant and timely manner
  • Assisting with the control of material flows through the site and ensuring container stocks are maintained to avoid delays and backlogs
  • Bulking/re-packing of waste to achieve maximum profitability
  • Supporting site chemists and operatives, ensuring all staff are working efficiently and collaboratively
  • Running morning briefings and reporting to delegate and distribute activity accordingly
  • Assist with site compliance and health and safety requirements and their strict adherence

Requirements

  • Minimum HND in Chemistry, or similar qualification with significant chemistry content
  • Industrial experience preferred in the chemical or waste industry
  • Any of the following qualifications or experience are considered advantageous: COTC, WAMITAB, NEBOSH, IOSH
  • Willing to work outside in all weathers
  • Good work ethic, hands-on approach and a willingness to learn
  • Full right to work in the UK - There is no sponsorship available for this role

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on .If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.Keywords: waste, hazardous waste, chemist, chemicals, chemistry, waste analysis, reception chemist, site chemist, acceptance chemist, PH, titration, flashpoint, xrf, karl fisher, environmental, health and safety, H&S, IOSH, WAMITAB, NEBOSH, waste management, recycling, process chemistry,

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