Red Kite Recruitment Group

2 job(s) at Red Kite Recruitment Group

Red Kite Recruitment Group Walsall, Staffordshire
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE CHEMIST OR A CHEMISTRY GRADUATE TO DEVELOP A CAREER WITH A LEADING WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY TITLE: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste SALARY: Graduate - 30,300 up to 38,000 with EXTENSIVE hazardous waste SECTOR experience LOCATION: Walsall Area ROLE: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste THIS ROLE IS PRIMARILY SITE-BASED AND WOULD SUIT A HANDS-ON INDIVIDUAL WHO ENJOYS WORKING OUTDOORS, AS 75% OF THE WORK WILL BE CONDUCTED ON-SITE WITH ONLY LIMITED LAB WORK. FLT Operation (training given) You will work in a hazardous waste management processing yard, where you will be responsible for unloading and testing incoming materials for pH, flammability, and compatibility for bulking. You will ensure that all goods are correctly labelled and complete all relevant paperwork. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies. EXPERIENCE: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste Due to the location a driving licence is essential. Ideally you could be an experienced Site Chemist, Process Chemist, Technical Assessor, Transfer Station Chemist, Laboratory Technician, Industrial Chemist, Shift Chemist, or Reception Chemist with a HNC or above You may be a Chemistry or Biochemistry Graduate looking for your first role. HNC Minimum Any forklift experience or yard or warehouse experience a plus, but full training given. You will demonstrate willingness to work outside and may have interests that demonstrate that e.g. playing outdoor sports, Duke of Edinburgh, previous jobs, outdoor enthusiast
Red Kite Recruitment Group Cannock, Staffordshire
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
OPPORTUNITY FOR AN EXPERIENCED HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE CHEMIST OR A CHEMISTRY GRADUATE TO DEVELOP A CAREER WITH A LEADING WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPANY TITLE: Chemistry Graduate / Site Chemist - Hazardous Waste SALARY: 26,500 with no SECTOR experience (negotiable with hazardous waste SECTOR experience) BENEFITS: Bonus up to 1,800 p.a., Death in Service x 2, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, Birthday leave Volunteering Day, Discount Scheme LOCATION: Cannock area You may have had experience in the hazardous waste industry as a Site Chemist, Process Chemist, Technical Assessor, Transfer Station Chemist, Laboratory Technician, Industrial Chemist, Shift Chemist, or Reception Chemist ROLE: Chemistry Graduate / Site Chemist - Hazardous Waste Hands-On Work: 75% of the tasks are conducted outdoors in a hazardous waste processing yard. FLT Operations: Training will be provided for Forklift Truck operation if required Unloading and testing materials for pH, flammability, and compatibility for bulking, and ensuring they appropriately stored Labelling & Documentation: Ensuring all materials are correctly labelled and completing relevant paperwork. Safety & Compliance: Adhering to safety, environmental, and company policies. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys reasonably physical, outdoor work and is comfortable working in a safety-critical environment EXPERIENCE: Chemistry Graduate / Site Chemist - Hazardous Waste You MUST either have an HNC of above in Chemistry, other science degrees, such as Forensic Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science will not be considered unless 4 of the modules listed on your degree literally contain the word Chemistry (not Chemical), this is a baseline requirement to comply environmental permitting and is sadly non-negotiable Due to the location a driving licence is essential. You may have had experience in the hazardous waste industry as a Site Chemist, Process Chemist, Technical Assessor, Transfer Station Chemist, Laboratory Technician, Industrial Chemist, Shift Chemist, or Reception Chemist Any forklift experience, or yard or warehouse experience a plus, but full training given. You will demonstrate willingness to work outside and may have interests that demonstrate that e.g. playing outdoor sports, Duke of Edinburgh, previous jobs, outdoor enthusiast