Site Chemist

Are you a hands-on graduate chemist interested in the fast-moving and fulfilling environmental sector (but don't want a lab-based role), or do you already have experience and are looking to step up? Either way, join Grundon's industry-leading hazardous waste transfer facility in South Oxfordshire and you'll gain further skills plus progression opportunities. As Site Chemist, you’ll join us on a permanent full-time contract and earn a competitive salary and host of benefits, including:

- Discretionary company bonuses
- Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover 
- 30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday

What you'll be doing as Site Chemist
Joining a hard-working and highly skilled team, you’ll help with the day-to-day operation of the transfer station – receiving incoming consignments of waste, checking documentation, completing waste transfer notes and raising non-conformances. You can also expect to unload vehicles, operate forklift trucks (we’ll train you up) and inspect, classify and segregate waste deliveries. You’ll also be expected to muck in and help to sweep and jet-wash the yard.

The work of a Site Chemist involves an element of physical labour and conditions can be uncomfortable – e.g. working in a chemical protection suit. 

Already have experience? Then you'll join us at a higher level and take on extra responsibilities:

- Listing, segregating and packing waste for collection by our drivers on customer sites
- Driving company vans to collect small waste consignments 
- Shunting vehicles around the yard for unloading/loading 
- Assisting with contractor management on site
- Helping to plan daily tasks for site operators

What we’re looking for in our Site Chemist
- Good chemistry knowledge is a must – you have a degree (minimum HNC) in Chemistry or a Chemistry/Environmental-related discipline.
- This isn’t a lab-based job so you’ll need to show us that you’re willing to work outside – e.g. past experience or an interest that involves being outside in all weathers.
- You’re practical and hands-on.
- A safety-conscious approach.
- Own transport required due to rural location. 

Working hours: 7am-4pm or 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, rotated on a fortnightly basis. A total of 40 hours per week

Grow with Grundon
Grundon is a leading provider of waste management and environmental services and we’re adept at finding innovative solutions. Our hazardous and clinical waste collection and disposal services are award-winning and our facilities include an advanced aerosol recycling facility. Interested in joining us? Click apply. No agencies please.

Please note: We interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so do apply as soon as possible