Site chemist

Site Chemist Aylesford, Kent GBP-Attractive Salary Our client is an award-winning, privately-owned waste management company, specialising in chemical waste transport and disposal. A vacancy currently exists for a Site Chemist to be based at the company rsquo;s hazardous waste treatment facility in Kent. Main duties will include: * Analysing all incoming loads in a timely fashion, designating process routes to site personnel. * Operating all laboratory processes in a safe and efficient manner, using the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). * Ensuring the provision of the correct documentation for all incoming and outgoing loads. * Assisting the Manager to ensure incoming loads/enquiries are priced in a timely fashion. * Providing analytical information that will optimise vehicle turnaround time, processing efficiency and customer service. * Providing site and laboratory cover at all times, taking a flexible approach to break times and providing reasonable out-of-hours cover when required. Candidate requirements: * Degree in Chemistry. * Experience in the hazardous waste industry is an advantage but not essential. * Enthusiasm to learn the operation of a Waste Transfer Station and/or Treatment Processing Plant. * Ability to apply chemical theory to good industrial/waste management practice. * Flexible and co-operative attitude and approach. * Ability to work in a team or individually. * Willingness to gain COTC qualification. The successful candidate will be required to work a rotating weekly shift pattern as follows: 06:00-14:00, 07:30- 15:30 and 10:00-18:00. Ref: J9420