Senior Site Chemist
Waste Management
Paisley
£27,000 - £29,000 DOE + Package
Introduction
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Transfer Station Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous and clinical waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Senior Chemist on the site, you will be responsible for supervising the chemist team, taking and analysing hazardous waste samples on-site to ensure safe and compliant waste is processed at all times.
The Job
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
- Supervising a team of chemist, ensuring they are working in line with site requirements and company policies, planning work and allocating jobs as appropriate.
- 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.
- Utilise appropriate systems to manage non- compliances.
- Assist with the daily/weekly plan for the operational areas and lab equipment, 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.
- Undertake area administration activity including Chemist Check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets, production records, etc.
The Candidate
To be considered for this position, candidates must have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level as well as experience working in a more senior/ supervisory capacity.
Some knowledge of hazardous waste or industrial chemistry would be beneficial as well as previous experience working in a site-based role or in an industrial hands-on environment. An understanding of handling a diverse range of chemical compounds and their interactions would also be beneficial.
What's on Offer
- Basic Salary of £27,000- £29,000 DOE
- Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
- Full training and support
How to Apply
To apply, please call Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to gnixon@astutetechnical.co.uk
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