Site Chemist

📍 Frome, Somerset
💰 £26,000 - £28,000 DOE
🕒 Full-Time, Permanent | Monday-Friday | No Weekends

Are you a Chemistry or Environmental Science graduate looking to start your career in the environmental and waste management sector?

Our client is seeking a Site Chemist to support the safe handling, analysis and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on laboratory and site experience while receiving full training and development.

• Accept incoming waste loads and complete associated documentation.
• Inspect, classify and segregate waste materials.
• Ensure waste is labelled and described in accordance with ADR regulations.
• Conduct laboratory analysis of site effluent and customer samples.
• Raise and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Maintain accurate records in line with Quality Management Systems.
• Assist with preparing loads for dispatch via flatbed vehicles and vacuum tankers.

• Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Alternatively, Chemistry A-Levels or Applied Science BTEC qualifications will be considered.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to health and safety.

• Experience within waste management or a similar industry.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• £26,000 - £28,000 salary.
• Full training provided.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Monday-Friday working pattern with no weekend work.
• Permanent position with a growing environmental business.

Please note: Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK indefinitely. Sponsorship is not available for this role.