Chemist

Elvet Recruitment have been appointed to recruit a Site Chemist for the regional division of a £75m waste management company in Teesside.

Independently owned with a strong family ethos, they offer excellent employee benefits and have a long‑standing tradition of developing the careers of those who help the business thrive.

The Teesside division is expanding following sustained success and a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality work to clients, making this an exciting time to join the team.

Main duties will include:

Operating process plant in line with permit, procedures and consent to discharge

Analysing incoming loads promptly and designating correct process routes

Operating laboratory processes safely and efficiently, using correct PPE and following SOPs

Ensuring accurate documentation for all incoming and outgoing loads

Ensuring all site activities comply with S.H.E. policies and relevant legislation

Providing analytical information to optimise vehicle turnaround, processing efficiency and customer service

Supporting development and improvement of site activities, including analysis of new potential waste streams

Taking appropriate action regarding waste acceptance and rectifying issues

Packing and segregating lab smalls waste at customer sites safely and in line with SOPs

To be considered, applicants should have:

Minimum HNC in Chemistry

Good knowledge of hazardous waste

Ability to assess safety, environmental and plant impact of processing hazardous waste

Experience of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation relevant to waste operations

Technical competency in handling hazardous chemicals

Computer literacy, including basic Excel and Word

Ability to work effectively within a team

Strong communication skills

Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships

Full UK driving licence

Benefits include:

£30,000 to £31,000 depending on experience

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual pay rise in line with inflation

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme with up to 4.5% employer contribution

Healthshield plan covering dental, optical, wellbeing, prescriptions and online GP access

Please contact Michael Dufferwiel at Elvet Recruitment to discuss in more detail