Acceptance Chemist

4 weeks ago


manchester, United Kingdom SRG Full time
Job Description

Acceptance Chemist required in Greater Manchester. Requiring a strong background in Chemistry, waste industry experience desirable. Chemistry graduates welcome to apply.

Title: Acceptance Chemist

Location: Greater Manchester

Term: Permanent

Salary: £32,000 per annum

SRG are working with a leading waste management and recycling company who have a long and successful history of supporting the UK chemical industry. They are now looking for an Acceptance Chemist to join the team in Greater Manchester. The role would involve pre-acceptance and analysis of hazardous chemicals, help ensure all compliance requirements are met in line with environmental legislation, help ensure strict health and safety measures are in place. This is an excellent opportunity for a fresh graduate looking to expand their chemistry skillset and kickstart their career in Chemistry.

Benefits: 37.5 working hours per week Monday – Friday, 8:00am til 4:30pm, Company pension scheme, enhanced sick pay, cycle to work, PPE provided, and company discounts at retailers. Offers fantastic opportunity for training and progression.

Role/Description

Receiving chemical waste onto site from industrial and commercial sitesEnsuring 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.RequirementsMinimum HND in Chemistry, or similar qualification with significant chemistry content.,Industrial experience preferred in the chemical or waste industry.Applications from chemistry graduates welcome.Good organisational and influencing skills.Any of the following qualifications or experience are considered advantageous: COTC, WAMITAB, NEBOSH, IOSH. If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies. If you know of someone else who may be interested in this role, please do pass on my details. 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. 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: hazardous waste, waste management, HND, site chemist, degree, chemical, chemistry, H&S, health and safety, leadership, IOSH, NEBOSH, WAMITAB
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