Site Chemist

Our Vision is to be the best people who work together for a Cleaner, Safer future where everyone can thrive.

Would you like to join our team here at CSG and make a difference to the environment? We are seeking passionate individuals who would take pride in promoting sustainable waste management practices to help make sure the UK carbon footprint is reduced and protect the environment for future generations.

We are a leading Environmental company in the UK, independently owned and with a strong family business ethos. We offer a range of employee benefits and have a strong tradition of helping to develop the careers of those who help us shine. Our guiding principle is "It's all about the people" and many of our 650 workers have been with us for decades.

If you are looking for a chance to make your mark in an environment that rewards employee contribution and values it's people, you’ll find CSG is a great place to be.

Location: Middlesbrough

Salary: £31,000 to £34,000 per annum depending on experience

Role Type: Permanent, full time

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits of a CSG employee:

• Annual bonus scheme for all employees.
• Long Service Award.
• Employee recognition schemes, such as Employee of Month and Shining Star of the year Award.
• Share Options - buy into our family future.
• Company perks for retail outlet discounts and more.
• Further development opportunities through in-house, external training and apprenticeship schemes.
• Company health care cash plan - dental / opticians / physio / online GP etc.
• 33 days holiday inclusive of public bank holidays.
• Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme.

Role Accountabilities:

• Operate process plant in line with permit, procedures and consent to discharge.
• Analyse all incoming loads in a timely fashion designating process routes to site personnel.
• Operate all laboratory processes in a safe and efficient manner, using the correct Personal Protective Equipment and working within the Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure the provision of the correct documentation for all incoming and outgoing loads.
• To ensure that all site activities are carried out in full compliance with the Company's S.H.E. policies and all Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and regulations in order that the operations at the site do not negatively impact on human health, the environment or public amenity.
• To provide analytical information that will optimise vehicle turnaround time, processing efficiency and customer service.
• To assist in the development and improvement of site activities and processes including the analysis of samples for new potential waste streams.
• Take appropriate action with respect to waste acceptance and rectifying any problems.

The Candidate:

• HNC in chemistry
• Good knowledge of hazardous waste.
• Ability to assess potential safety/environmental/plant impact of processing hazardous waste.
• Experience of Health and Safety and Environmental legislation as related to the Company's activities.
• Technically competent in the handling of Hazardous Chemicals
• Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with customers so as to promote and maintain positive customer relations

CSG is an equal opportunities employer with a commitment to the practice of equal opportunity without prejudice or discrimination in all of its workplaces.

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