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Site Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Graduate Site Chemist

Waste Management Peterborough  Salary £25,000 - £27,000 DOE Monday- Friday

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Site Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Site Chemist, you will be responsible for taking and analysing hazardous waste samples on-site to ensure safe and compliant waste is processed at all times.

The Job

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Assist with compiling lists of wastes to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes.
  • Assist with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site laboratory for incoming waste streams.
  • Providing services to customers to enable wastes to be assessed, priced and collected
  • Utilise appropriate systems to manage non- compliances.
  • Use of FLT/Dump Truck and other mobile plant as required
  • Assist with the daily/weekly plan for the operational areas and laboratory, adapt to the unplanned and unexpected to deliver targets, KPI’s and other requirements.
  • Ensure house-keeping requirements and continuous improvement programmes are supported both directly and through the plant team.
  • Partake in improvement of process, contributing to micro project development.
  • Undertake area administration activity including Chemist Check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets, production records, etc.

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates are expected to have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level as well as experience handling a diverse range of chemical compounds including understanding of inter-reactions.

Some knowledge of hazardous waste or industrial chemistry would be beneficial as well as previous experience working in a site-based role or in an industrial hands-on environment. This role would suit someone looking to further their career within the chemical sector and an interest in moving into the waste management industry. A NEBOSH certificate or IOSH H&S qualification would also be beneficial. 

 

What’s on Offer

  • Basic Salary of £25,000 - £27,000 DOE
  • Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
  • Full training and support

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]


Design Lead
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with a leading provider in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Design Lead for its Bristol site. The pivotal Design Lead role comes with a salary up to £75,000, a comprehensive pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth. If you’re passionate about innovation, sustainability, and contributing to a safer and cleaner energy future, this is your chance to join a company committed to excellence and advancing nuclear technology worldwide. Explore the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, integrity, and the pursuit of cutting-edge solutions. Submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will:  
  • Develop the overall design of the modular plant, considering cost, risk, and timelines.
  • Establish and manage system specifications, ensuring all technical requirements are met.
  • Lead technical and system reviews to ensure design and operational criteria are achieved.
  • Analyse and manage change requests, assessing their impact on the project scope and timeline.
  • Integrate lessons learned from past projects to improve technical solutions.
  • Coordinate the configuration and integration of systems, ensuring smooth operation.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure technical consistency across project activities.
  • Collaborate with the project control team to align costs, schedules, and quality standards.
  • Represent the company in technical discussions with stakeholders and authorities.
  • Plan for all project stages, from design to decommissioning, ensuring long-term project success
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A degree in process engineering, industrial engineering or mechanical engineering
  • 10 years’ experience in design engineering
  • You will come from a heavy industrial facility i.e. plant, lab, reactors, manufacturing
  • 5 years’ experience of technical management  
Personal skills The Design Lead role would suit someone who is:  
  • Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management.
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
Salary and benefits of the Design Lead role  
  • Salary up to £75,000
  • 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28
  • 8% Employer pension contribution
  • Individual and family private health care
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Income Protection
   

Project Quality Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the international leaders supporting in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Quality Manager for its site operations on Hinkley Point C.  The rewarding Quality Manager role comes with a competitive salary and the opportunity to join some of the leading work currently on-going at Hinkley Point C.   If you’re a Quality Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that is known for its innovative solutions and high-value technologies, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to Quality Manager on-site, you will:  
  • Manage a team of Quality Engineers, Technicians, Technical Reviewers, and Coordinators to ensure compliance with quality assurance measures.
  • Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems, policies, and procedures in line with ISO 9001 & ISO 19443 standards.
  • Lead and manage Quality Engineering & Technical Reports.
  • Provide technical and quality guidance to the Quality Control department.
  • Develop and maintain project processes for successful quality deliverables.
  • Foster a Right First-Time, On Time, Every Time mindset.
  • Promote and embed Nuclear Safety Culture behaviours.
  • Assure efficient manufacturing and construction processes.
  • Act as the primary contact for all Project Quality aspects.
  • Manage quality assurance for manufacturing and construction activities, including NDT and dimensional checks.
  • Communicate quality matters with clients and provide feedback to project teams.
  • Analyse and resolve process quality issues and manage KPI data.
  • Support Lessons Learned programs and conduct supplier visits as needed, continually training the team on company policies and guidelines.
  • Coordinate quality improvement plans and compliance with Contract Quality Assurance Plans.
  • Prepare and review project quality documentation.
  • Oversee non-conformance management and corrective actions.
  • Support Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering.
  • ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification.
  • Proven experience as a QA Engineer/Manager.
  • Strong knowledge of Quality tools and systems (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
  • Experience managing multiple projects and leading investigations.
  • Sound welding, fabrication, and installation knowledge.
  • Experience in a highly regulated industry is advantageous.
    Personal skills The HSE Lead role would suit someone who has:  
  • Excellent team-working and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
  • Results-driven with a focus on meeting commitments and deadlines.
  • Resilient and adaptable with a positive outlook.
  • Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
    Salary and benefits of the HSE Lead role  
  • Competitive basic salary of up to £80,000 DOE
  • 25 days annual leave per year raising to 30 (1 day for every 2 years’ service) 8% Employer pension contribution and many more fantastic benefits.   
INDNUC

Lead Project Controller
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job Description Job Title Lead Project Controller Department Group Projects Company Urenco Limited Location Any Urenco location Reports to Manager of Project Support Security Clearance Level SC Date 25/2/2020 Version 2 JE Reference   prepared by Paul Clarke Travel Requirements This role requires the mobility to work at Urenco location for periods of time and will require travel of up to 50%.   Job Purpose Act as local lead for a Project Support team. Direct and support the local delivery of project support to projects. This role may be either a full time role or a part-time depending on team size. The Lead Project Controller will directly support local projects and portfolio demands, and act as a first line customer point of contact.   Job Dimensions Urenco Group’s global project portfolio of small and medium projects accumulating up to €100 million annual capex. Select projects ranging from €50 million to in excess of €500 million. Direct Reports Ranging from 2 to 15 (typically planning, estimating, cost or risk related resources) Indirect Reports Ranging from 0 to 5 (contractor, at multiple geographical locations) Budgetary Responsibility None Other Dimensions The role has multiple stakeholders as it is interfacing directly with the Urenco Group consequently the ability, and availability to travel to and work in several locations is required.   Organisational & Job Context This role forms part of Group Projects, Project Support team, which provides direct project support to effectively and efficiently manage the delivery of project expenditure. The Lead Project Controller will be assigned to a portfolio of minor projects or a major project and supplying project support at portfolio level and ensure the optimum use of Project Support personnel in accordance with Urenco’s policies and procedures. The will normally work remotely from line management and are expected to be able to operate with autonomy whilst providing services to several customers.   Accountability Example Performance Indicators Safety Culture
  • Actively promote a pro-active safety culture throughout the project lifecycle and across the Group
 
  • Zero fatalities, OSHA, reportable events or Lost Time Incidents
Project Control
  • Accountable for the delivery of portfolio level reports including forward resource planning
  • Develop project control strategies specific to the project requirements and own the project controls plan
  • Ensure alignment between the business objectives and the project delivery strategy
  • Ensure alignment between the contractual requirements and the project delivery strategy
  • Flow down project control requirements to the supply chain 
  • Ensure optimal use of Project Support resources both contract and Staff
  • Fit for purpose project control strategies and plans
  • Robust project control processes aligned with the business requirement
  • Flow down of terms and conditions to enable succinct reporting
Status Reporting
  • Overall responsibility for the reporting of project status in relation to safety, scope, cost, schedule and Business benefits objectives
  • Provide portfolio / business level reporting
  • Analysis of project progress metrics to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
  • Analysis of supply chain progress to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
  • Responsibility for implementing project control metrics to enable performance analysis
  • All work conducted in line with Urenco’ policies and procedures
  • On time reporting of both project and portfolio information
Integration
  • Develop a high performance team, ensuring flawless integration of all sub-disciplines and functions throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead the day-to-day activities of the project control team ensuring project and commercial requirements are fulfilled
  • Support the requirements of the project manager and project owner / end client
  • Evidence that projects are using and incorporating specialist knowledge in project execution process
  • Efficient and effective delivery of Project Support
URENCO’s Commercial Position
  • Ensure URENCO’s commercial position is robustly protected through the application of industry best practice in contracting strategies, supplier selection, procurement, contract negotiation and contract management
  • Number/Effect of successful contractor claims against Urenco
  • Cost and Schedule effects of URENCO initiated changes
  • Across the Project lifecycle (performance derived from Project Reporting)
Good Practice Development
  • The role will ensure knowledge is retained and transferred and undertake lessons learnt reviews to promote continuous improvement
 
  • Support the creation and update of project policies and procedures using lesson learnt and previous good practices
  Education & Qualifications Required Essential/ Desirable Experience Needed Essential/ Desirable
  • Educated to Degree level a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
  • Project Management  or Project controls Qualification / Accreditation such as APM, PMI or ACostE Etc.
E D  
  • Min. 5 years’ experience of managing project control teams
  • Min. one project exceeding €10 million
  • Demonstrable experience across the entire project lifecycle, from concept development to hand-over
  • Min. 10 years working within multi-cultural teams
  • Demonstrable success in project delivery outside the nuclear industry
E E D D E   Specific know-how and skills required Essential/ Desirable Behavioural Competencies Competency Level
  • Ability to analyse project requirements and critical success factors and translate these into bespoke Project Control Strategies
  • Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing strategies that successfully deliver project to Business objectives (safety, budget, cost, benefits)
  • Experience of and be skilled in managing ambiguity and being confident to take accountability for delivering to the Business
  • Experience of managing complex contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP, able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context.
  • Demonstrable ability in building teams of highly performing professionals,  communicating strategy and building a team accountable for delivery
  • Solid knowledge of leading project controls personnel 
  • Skilled in leading project teams to success with minimal supervision.
  • Analytical bias with attention to detail specifically concerning data collation, analysis and presentation
  • Proven track record in managing contract delivery, protecting the owner’s contractual position at all times and preventing the likelihood of claims.
  • Conversant in business English
  • Conversant in business language specific to role location
  E E E D E E D D D E E
  • Team Leadership Ability to align multicultural team members around clear, common goals to successfully achieve project objectives, in roles ranging from oversight or “management by influencing” to active deliver.
  • Driving for Results Continuous drive to achieve and exceed challenging goals, bringing a restless desire to continuously improve
  • Focus on Performance Holding team members and contributors accountable to all standards of performance.
  • Acting Decisively Taking action to position URENCO to succeed in the future. Willingness to accept personal risk, inherent where action is based on trends and forecasts rather than complete data and information.
  • Going Beyond the Data Ability to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related and identify underlying issues.
  • Customer Orientation Focusing effort on discovering and meeting the customer’s (project, or business) requirements.
  • Thirst for Knowledge Driven by an underlying curiosity and desire to improve subject matter, organisational, and personnel knowledge.
  • Building a Learning Culture Supporting and enabling others to develop their capability in line with organisational needs and personal and professional aspirations.
  • Working Collaboratively Works co-operatively with others, seeking input from others within the business, as opposed to working separately or in isolation.
  • Challenger Mentality Thinks independently to offer alternative views or suggestions based on a robust understanding of the subject matter and the situation or issue.
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Research and Development Scientist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Research and Development Process Scientist
  • Lane End, UK
  • Full-time
  • Contract Type: Standard
Company Description

Veolia Water Technologies, the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.

Job Description

This role will be working within the R&D process team on new developments in water purification technologies and products on the laboratory scale. These will be associated with a wide range of process technologies and new product projects.

The work will primarily involve designing, building and operating laboratory-scale test rigs featuring new technologies, prototypes and finished products. This requires associated chemical/microbiological analytical test work and reporting on results, as part of the Research and Development team. Calibration of instruments and auditing/maintaining records are also important tasks. Analytical skills in chemistry, microbiology and chemical engineering will be utilised.

Please Note - applicants who are asked for interview will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills via a series of aptitude tasks. The outcomes of these will have a major bearing on our choice of successful candidate.

1. Operation of test equipment associated with new products and processes

To ensure pilot rig and finished product testwork and associated tasks are carried out satisfactorily and completed to meet the technical objectives set within the agreed time scales. 

Involvement in the process design and testing of new products
  • Collaborating in setting design/objectives of testwork, plus definition of time-scales

  • Safe, logical/careful & thoughtful completion of practical work, data logging/processing.

  • Accurate recording of experimental results, report writing and outcome presentation.

  • Organising and monitoring test programmes for new products/technologies.

  • Time management, record keeping and communication.

  • Test reports are completed and written up promptly, in line with departmental KPIs.

2. Project Support

Acquire a detailed familiarity with the technologies used in water purification and with the ELGA LabWater range of products.  Provide support to other team members, using scientific skills and calibration / quality assurance auditing capabilities.

3. Analysis Support

To participate in ensuring that an efficient analytical service is provided by the department. This will require:

  • Maintaining a good working knowledge of the appropriate techniques.

  • Ensuring relevant Work Instructions are kept updated and work is carried out to them.

  • Ensuring equipment is in full working order and calibrated, the laboratory is kept clean, tidy and safe, in accordance with regulatory standards.

4. Laboratory Visibility

The laboratory is maintained such that it provides visitors with a positive reinforcement of our commitment to high quality R&D. A professional approach and GLP-compatible behaviour is a mandatory part of this role.

5. Other features of the job that require emphasis;

 A high degree of flexibility to enable us to react to changing priorities.

  • Working in the R&D Department, information security and confidentiality are essential.

  • A willingness to embrace the precepts of chemistry, microbiology and chemical engineering in order to integrate well in our multidisciplinary team.

  • A high level of work independence is required. After an initial period of training on water purification technologies and laboratory procedures, the candidate will be expected to take ownership of some projects and related testwork.

Qualifications

Must haves….

 

  • A degree or equivalent in chemical engineering, chemistry or other STEM subject.

  • Experience of working in a laboratory environment with a team of scientists/engineers.

  • Practical knowledge of lab techniques, analytical chemistry and/or microbiology.

  • Strength in mathematics, with the ability to manipulate & analyse sets of numerical data is essential.

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, with the confidence to document and present, clearly & concisely, test results, conclusions and project outcomes.

  • A natural problem solver, using your own initiative to find solutions, as part of a team.

  • Willingness and the ability to explore new ideas and grow own knowledge base.

  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

  • Good practical skills and a hands on approach is essential.

  • An ability to work independently, after instruction, to achieve set goals and timescales.

  • Sound knowledge of Google and Microsoft Applications.

  • Having a practical hobby which can be illustrated at interview will be a major advantage.

Additional Information

A training and development plan will be designed for you as we want you to grow and develop within Veolia; this may include external run training as required for the role.

Veolia offers the following benefits to name a few;

  • Competitive salary

  • 25 days holiday plus 8 public holidays

  • Life Assurance

  • Pension Scheme

Along with Private Medical Insurance, Group Income Protection, Dental Insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Travel Insurance, Health Screening, Shopping discounts and much more.


Business Development Manager - Pharmaceutical
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Business Development Manager Water Treatment - Pharmaceutical Nottinghamshire– Field based around the Midlands Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Package     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join one of the leaders in process water solutions across the UK. Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be supporting in the development of their Pharmaceutical Water Services business, operating across the UK, selling water treatment solutions and pure water systems into the pharmaceutical sector.                         Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for planning daily sales activities, marketing initiatives and keeping the company’s CRM system up to date with prospect clients. Duties will include…
  • Ensuring sufficient sales activity, territory coverage and future prospect development to achieve individual set financial target.
  • Working closely with the marketing teams, developing growth targets and appropriate activities. Tracking, monitoring and measuring marketing and promotional activities.
  • Understanding customer needs, presenting solutions and creation of proposals, with the delivery of added value to the customer central to the offering;
  • Maintaining good knowledge of competitor strategy and activity to identify new areas of business growth; offering insight data to support negotiation and overcome objections.
  • Providing excellent service to the customer ensuring they are kept up to date with all progress.
  • Provide a strong after sales support service to the customer to ensure longevity of the relationship.
  • Attend trade shows and/or industry conferences to network, be a guest speaker or promote the business.
Due to the nature of this role, candidates will be based from home and will travel out to customer sites to complete business development activity. This will predominantly cover central UK but may be nationwide.     Skills & Qualifications Candidates must have a background working within the water treatment industry, ideally with a proven track record selling technical solutions into the Pharmaceutical industry. Due to the nature of the role, candidates should be creative, innovative and passionate in their approach to driving sales, a ‘hunter’ not a ‘farmer attitude is paramount. Candidates should have excellent communication and negotiation skills with a creative and innovative approach to driving sales. Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.     Salary & Package
  • Basic salary up to £50,000
  • Company Vehicle
  • Commission Scheme – Uncapped up to 20%
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Pension Scheme.
    How to apply? To apply for this position or to find out more information, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected]  or call directly on 02392 222 964.     INDREC

Water Treatment Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Water Treatment Technician

Bristol

Up to £25,000 + Van, Overtime & Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for Water Treatment Technician's to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Water Treatment Technician, this will see you travelling across Bristol and the surrounding areas.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Water Treatment Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Carrying out inspections on tanks and cooling towers across various sites
  • Reporting on the condition of the tanks and cooling towers
  • Carrying out small maintenance works and repairs
  • Basic sampling, temperature monitoring and recording
  • Monitoring of the pre-post chlorination of the cooling towers
  • Carrying out TMV servicing
  • Ensuring that all documentation is completed and compliant.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • A strong background of working within the water treatment industry
  • Experience of working with cooling towers
  • Knowledge of taking water treatment samples and carrying out inspections
  • Previous plumbing experience would be ideal
  • A DBS check is required for this position
  • A relevant qualification is desirable

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Up to a £25,000 basic salary + overtime
  • Company van, phone, and laptop
  • Full training provided
  • Fantastic company benefits
  • Holiday package

 

How to Apply

 


Commercial Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
The salary for this role is up to £80,000 dependant on experience, along with an excellent benefits package A leading engineering-led logistics provider is transforming how critical UK infrastructure projects are delivered through innovative, precision-driven transport solutions across land and water. They are now seeking a proactive Commercial Manager to oversee commercial governance and financial performance across key projects, ensuring strong cost control, accurate reporting, and effective contract management. Acting as the link between project teams, clients, and the supply chain, you’ll provide clear commercial guidance, resolve contractual matters, and support high-quality project delivery across complex infrastructure environments. Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Manager role  
  • Lead the commercial function across assigned projects ensuring strong governance, financial control and best practice commercial standards
  • Develop and implement commercial strategies that maximise project value, profitability and overall commercial performance
  • Take full ownership of forecasting, cash flow management and cost-to-complete (CTC) reporting for relevant projects
  • Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation plans to protect and enhance project outcomes
  • Oversee contract administration across NEC and other contract frameworks, ensuring full compliance with all obligations
  • Lead discussions on contractual matters with clients and subcontractors
  • Provide clear commercial guidance to project teams and identify scope changes, ensuring they are recorded, costed and approved
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Proven experience in a commercial management role within construction, infrastructure, utilities or related project-based environments
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (e.g., ECC, PSC) and other major contract forms, including their commercial processes and obligations
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project finances, including forecasting, cash flow, cost control and CTC reporting
Personal skills The Commercial Manager role would suit someone who is:
  • Skilled in preparing, negotiating and agreeing applications for payment, variations and final accounts
  • Strong commercial risk awareness with the ability to identify issues early and develop effective mitigation strategies
  • Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with project managers, contract leads and finance teams
Salary and benefits of the role
  • 25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enhanced employer pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes
  • Private medical insurance
  • Income protection insurance
  • Life insurance cover
  • Performance-related pay scheme
  • Enhanced parental leave benefits
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Family friend policies
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Get Active from Aviva – Gym discounts up to 40% off
  • Support your career development through our success management process
 

Facilities Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement solutions to recruit a Facilities Manager in Runcorn, Cheshire. The Facilities Manager role comes with a salary up to £48,000, up to 12.5% pension contributions, private medical and healthcare and supports across 3 facilities in Runcorn, Aberdeen and Isle of Wight. If you’re an experienced Facilities Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that continually strives to win more business and invests in the growth of its employees/company, then submit your CV to apply today                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to Operational Control, you will be:
  • Oversee the daily operations across 3 facilities within the group, ensuring the spaces are safe, operating efficiently and have all utilities, fire prevention, security, stock and general facilities management in place.
  • Plan and manage the budget for building maintenance and future site improvements where appropriate.
  • Schedule and manage repair and maintenance tasks, setting up preventive maintenance plans for the offices and working with external subcontractors to fulfil work requirements.
  • Travel to sites to set up welfare, ensuring the scope of works is mapped out and being delivered as expected.
  • Work on safety policies, inspect for hazards, and coordinate emergency drills.
  • Work with external facilities maintenance, security and cleaning companies, monitoring their performance to ensure workspaces are kept clean and safe.
  • Organize and oversee projects for site installations and renovations, ensuring they are finished on time and within budget.
  • Work with contractors and service providers. Manage contracts and monitor vendor performance.
  • Manage and develop an internal team of 2, manage workflows and providing feedback through performance reviews.
  • Other duties as required.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Proven experience as a Facilities Manager or in a similar senior role.
  • A BSc/ BA or equivalent in facilities management, engineering, business, or similar (preferred but not essential)
  • Ability to multitask and be proactive.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of ISO9001 standards
Personal skills The Facilities Manager role would suit someone who is:
  • Highly motivated and flexible attitude, with a focus on respect, collaboration, and integrity.
  • Flexible attitude to work, providing out of hours support if needed and able to travel to the different sites when needed.
Salary and benefits of the Systems Engineer role
  • Salary range of £40,000 - £48,000
  • 12.5% company pension, private medical insurance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Opportunities for career development within an international environment
  • A fun, collaborative working atmosphere with advanced technologies

Transfer Station Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Transfer Station Chemist

Waste Management

Middlesbrough

£22,000 - £25,000 DOE

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Transfer Station Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous and clinical waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Transfer Station Chemist, you will be responsible for taking and analysing hazardous waste samples on-site to ensure safe and compliant waste is processed at all times.

 

The Job

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Assist with compiling lists of wastes to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes.
  • Assist with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site laboratory for incoming waste streams.
  • Providing services to customers to enable wastes to be assessed, priced and collected
  • Utilise appropriate systems to manage non- compliances.
  • Use of FLT/Dump Truck and other mobile plant as required
  • Assist with the daily/weekly plan for the operational areas and laboratory, adapt to the unplanned and unexpected to deliver targets, KPI’s and other requirements.
  • Ensure house-keeping requirements and continuous improvement programmes are supported both directly and through the plant team.
  • Partake in improvement of process, contributing to micro project development.
  • Undertake area administration activity including Chemist Check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets, production records, etc.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates are expected to have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level as well as experience handling a diverse range of chemical compounds including understanding of inter-reactions.

 

Some knowledge of hazardous waste or industrial chemistry would be beneficial as well as previous experience working in a site-based role or in an industrial hands-on environment.

 

This role would suit someone looking to further their career within the chemical sector and an interest in moving into the waste management industry. A NEBOSH certificate or IOSH H&S qualification would also be beneficial. 

 

What’s on Offer
  • Basic Salary of £22,000 - £25,000 DOE
  • Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
  • Full training and support

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]