Junior Site Chemist

  • WR Logistics
  • Oldbury, West Midlands
  • Sep 11, 2025
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Junior Site Chemist

Location: Birmingham, UK

Salary: circa. 28,000 (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 7:00am-4:00pm


My client is looking for a Junior Site Chemist to join their team based in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or Similar. Previous work experience in Waste management and Environmental Services is desirable, but not essential.

You will be responsible for the safe operation of the site, waste handling, processing and onward transfer. If you are looking to take the next step in your career in the Waste Management industry, you are encouraged to apply!

Package Benefits:

  • Generous Holiday Allowance
  • Company Pension
  • Well-being programme and Mental Health Support
  • On-site parking
  • Regular Company Events and Socials
  • Excellent and on-going training programme
  • Opportunity for growth and development within the company

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with site permits and waste acceptance regulations.
  • Oversee safe operation of the site and waste handling.
  • Monitor quality and compliance, and submit non-conformance reports and invoices on time.
  • Preparing and prioritising hazardous waste materials.
  • Ensure all waste that are processed/repacked have an associated paperwork trail so they can be traced from cradle to grave.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field
  • Good lab practice and Lab H&S knowledge
  • Keen to work outdoors - this can be an all-weather role
  • Experience in the Waste Management industry is desirable, but not essential
  • FLT licence desirable, but not essential

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.