Lab Chemist

2 weeks ago

South Oxfordshire Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Astute People Full time

Senior Site Chemist
Hazardous Waste
Competitive Salary

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Site Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management solutions across the UK. Working as a Senior Site Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting a team on-site in the acceptance and analysis of hazardous waste samples on-site to ensure safe and compliant waste is processed at all times. Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste transfer station, ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
Assist with compiling lists of wastes to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes.
Assist with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site laboratory for incoming waste streams.
Providing services to customers to enable wastes to be assessed, priced and collected
Use of FLT/Dump Truck and other mobile plant as required
Assist with the daily/weekly plan for the operational areas and laboratory, adapt to the unplanned and unexpected to deliver targets, KPI's and other requirements.
Ensure house-keeping requirements and continuous improvement programmes are supported both directly and through the plant team.
Partake in improvement of process, contributing to micro project development.
An appropriate chemistry qualification to HNC level or equivalent.
Knowledge of the waste, hazardous waste or industrial chemistry sector is essential.
A strong background working in a similar hands-on chemist role within an industrial environment.
Previous experience working in a senior/ supervisory capacity with a background supporting more junior members of the team.

Competitive Salary dependant on experience
Opportunity to progress towards senior/ management roles
Training and development opportunities within the waste/ chemical industry.

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to or call directly on (phone number removed).

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.

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