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:

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

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Analysing incoming loads promptly and designating correct process routes

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

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Ensuring accurate documentation for all incoming and outgoing loads

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

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

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

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Taking appropriate action regarding waste acceptance and rectifying issues

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

To be considered, applicants should have:

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Minimum HNC in Chemistry

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Good knowledge of hazardous waste

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

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

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Technical competency in handling hazardous chemicals

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Computer literacy, including basic Excel and Word

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Ability to work effectively within a team

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Strong communication skills

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Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships

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Full UK driving licence

Benefits include:

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

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25 days holiday plus bank holidays

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Annual pay rise in line with inflation

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Annual bonus scheme

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Pension scheme with up to 4.5% employer contribution

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

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