Job Title: Plant Chemist
Location: Redbourn, St.Albans
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum + benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
What you’ll do:
As the Plant Chemist, you will analyse the plant effluent samples in compliance with Company Systems and procedures including the Business Management System based at their Redbourn site in St.Albans.
You will assist the plant with maintenance works and carry out incoming bulk delivery assessments on vehicles and record their details on the provided computerised system(s). You will assist Site Management with paperwork records and ensure site personnel, contractors and visitors comply with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and Company Standards. You will be responsible for site Management in actively promoting environmental awareness to Employees, Contractors and Visitors and assist the chemists with the general tidiness and cleanliness of the laboratory.
The Plant Chemist will maintain the high standards of Site Housekeeping and assist Site Management with the Company’s obligations regarding the Site’s EPR permit and Trade Effluent Agreement. You will undertake any operational duties assigned by a member of the Site Management team, safely, efficiently and in accordance with instructions issued and Company / Site Procedures.
Where you’ll work
Redbourn Treatment plant accepts inorganic chemical bulk waste and treats with the Physio-chemical treatment. They are extremely passionate about the work they do. Their diverse team focuses on their customers and have the drive and energy needed to continue to deliver their success.
The experience you will need
You will hold an HNC / NVQ within Chemistry (or Similar). Previous experience working within a Chemist role and experience working with Hazardous Waste, however, this is not essential but desirable.
The Benefits
- The option to join the company Pension Scheme
- Access to Rewards, benefits and discounts
- Free eye testing and money towards glasses if required for work purposes
- 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
The Company
They are the UK leader in Environmental Solutions, offering services and expertise in waste, water and energy management helping to build a more sustainable future. As a global organisation, their work focuses on delivering simple but innovative solutions to preserving natural resources, reducing pollution and protecting the environment.
We live in a world that needs to take care of its resources, and their mission is to ‘Resource the World’. Improving communities and protecting the environment are right at the heart of their business.
But it takes more than just words and ambition to achieve this, it takes the daily efforts of thousands of people across the UK to bring it to life. Together their employees make the communities better. They are the resourcers, behind the resources. They are real people like you, and they make real change happen every day.
The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the role will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender or gender expression, disability, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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Candidates with experience of; Senior Chemist, Scientist, Laboratory Manager, Chemical Manufacturing Technician, Lab Technician, Site Chemist, Chemical Manager, hazardous Waste Technician, Formulation Chemist, Chemical Engineer, Plant Maintenance, Chemical Maintenance, Laboratory Technician, Lab Engineer, Chemist, Laboratory Engineer, Lab Manager, Chemistry Technician, Laboratory Technician, Chemical Technician, Manufacturing Chemist may also be considered for this role.
