Operations Chemist
Tinsley, Sheffield
The Company
We are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
We own and operate more than 200 recycling, treatment and disposal facilities and employ nearly 2,400 people across the UK.
We are now looking for an Operations Chemist to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ holiday per annum
- Company sick pay
- Pension scheme and life insurance
- Flexible benefits including high street savings, Cycle to Work scheme and Gymflex membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service
This is an excellent opportunity a waste management professional with experience of using spectrophotometric methods, to join our sector leading organisation.
You will have the opportunity to support us as we promote sustainable environmental practices, generate green energy and strive to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.
What’s more, you’ll discover an environment where we invest in your talent and potential through a comprehensive range of benefits and fantastic training and development opportunities.
The Role
As an Operations Chemist, you will be responsible for analysing waste in a laboratory setting to identify whether it is suitable to accept and any necessary handling or processing precautions.
Working alongside the Waste Treatment Division, you will maintain accurate records including inspecting and completing waste consignment notifications and documents.
Maintaining a high standard of quality control methods, you’ll ensure waste assessments are accurate and identify appropriate safety and process considerations.
About You
To be considered as an Operations Chemist, you will need:
- Experience of waste, wastewater and water analyses using spectrophotometric methods
- The ability to work as a part of a team
- A customer-focused attitude
- Communication skills
- A HND or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or a related subject
- Proficiency in MS Office
A degree in chemistry would be beneficial to your application, as would knowledge of hazardous waste classification and consignment note systems.
The closing date for this role is the 23rd September 2022.
Other organisations may call this role Chemist, Waste Treatment Chemist, Hazardous Material Chemist, Operations Chemist, Chemistry Analyst, or Hazardous Waste Advisor.
Webrecruit and FCC Environment are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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