Site Chemist

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Salary
£30,000.00 - £35,000.00 per annum
Job Ref
BBBH172327_1771591596
Date Added
February 20th, 2026
Consultant
rhi turner

Experienced Site Chemist based in Greater Manchester

Title: Site Chemist
Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: £30,000-£35,000
Permanent
Benefits: annual bonus, pension, healthcare cash plan, training and development

SRG are working with a leading privately owned large waste management company who are now looking for 2 Site Chemists to join the team. This is a hands-on role within the waste industry, you will be analysing, checking and testing incoming loads, processing hazardous and non-hazardous waste, insuring segregation and storage of hazardous waste meets requirements, labelling waste and completing documents on all incoming and outgoing chemical materials.This role would suit experienced waste chemists with 2+ years of experience.

Working Hours: 40 hour week - Monday to Friday, flexible start and finish times, 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Role / Description

  • Asses, segregate and batch up waste
  • Provide laboratory and analytical support for all site operations
  • Analysing and test all incoming waste and outgoing waste streams
  • Ensure all waste is correctly labelled and documented
  • Contribute to site health and safety standards by using the correct PPE at all times
  • Work closely with site operatives to ensure the safe and efficient processing, storage, and transfer of waste
  • Co-operate with site management in improving the plants operational standards

Requirements

  • Minimum HNC in Chemistry
  • Willing to work outside in all weathers
  • Good work ethic, hands-on approach and a willingness to learn
  • Full right to work in the UK - There is no sponsorship available for this role


SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on 0161 667 1812.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: waste, hazardous waste, chemist, chemicals, chemistry, waste analysis, reception chemist, site chemist, acceptance chemist, PH, titration, flashpoint, xrf, karl fisher, environmental, health and safety, H&S, IOSH, WAMITAB, NEBOSH, waste management, recycling, process chemistry,

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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