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Analytical Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Analytical Chemist

Hazardous Waste

Kings Cliffe - Peterborough

Salary at £22,500

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Analytical Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous and clinical waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for taking samples and carrying out analytical testing of the waste on-site to support with method development and validation and ensure safe and compliant waste management across the facility at all times.

 

The Job

Working as the Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for:
  • Performing various analytical tests on waste samples coming onto site.
  • Running and maintaining instrumentation within the Laboratory, including GC-MS/FID and ICP-OES.
  • Ensuring all work complies with relevant HSE, Quality, Regulatory and Accreditation standards (UKAS, ISO 17025).
  • Sample preparation, extraction and clean-up using various techniques.
  • Calculation of results from testing and data entry into the company system.
  • Performing daily checks including balances, pipettes and instruments.
  • Sampling of incoming waste streams for compliance.
  • Work with senior teams to ensure site and lab KPI’s are met.
  • Other tasks as needed.

 

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.

 

Candidates would ideally have some experience in Analytical Chemistry and Statistical Analysis as a good understanding of working in an operational laboratory.   

 

This role would suit a recent Chemistry graduate who is looking to utilise their knowledge in a hands-on role in the waste/ hazardous waste industry.

 

What’s on Offer
  • Basic Salary of £22,500
  • 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]

 


EC&I Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
EC&I Supervisor Polymers Recycling  Avonmouth  Up to £46,000 + Package 

Introduction Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country. As such they are looking for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Supervisor to join their brand new Polymers Recycling Facility based in Avonmouth.   

Role Responsibilities

As the EC&I Supervisor you will be responsible for but not limited to:

  • Managing the day to day maintenance activities across the new polymers recycling facility.
  • Supervising a shift team of multi-skilled technicians and contractors to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the team and ensure work is carried out to the standard required.
  • Driving and implementing all PPM schedules as well as carrying out maintenance, both preventative and breakdown, on all equipment on the site to reduce operational down time.
  • Managing the installations and refurbishments of equipment on-site and supporting initial commissioning services. 
  • Take part in Root Cause Analysis activities (RCA) to identify the cause of failures and actions to prevent future failures increasing plant up time
  • Communicate shift performance and activities through the shift report and handover process to effectively communicate issues to the management, engineering and production teams
  • Maintain the workplace, tools and engineering facilities to prevent hazard and risks in the workplace and to promote effective engineering practices

The Ideal Candidates

To be considered for this position you will need to have a recognised Level 3 NVQ/HNC/HND within Electrical Engineering or equivalent with a strong understanding of a variety of controls and instrumentation equipment. 

You will have previous demonstrable experience supervising a team of multi-skilled engineers in an industrial operational facility/industry (ideally Waste Management, Power Generations, Aggregates, Manufacturing, FMCG etc). You will have knowledge of CMMS systems and a good understanding of a proactive maintenance strategy and condition monitoring as well as strong health and safety knowledge. 

This is a 4 on 4 off shift pattern including night shifts. Please only apply if this is suitable.

Whats on Offer

  • Salary up to £46,000
  • Competitive Package
  • Opportunity to progress

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading specialists in the Waste and Energy recovery sector. To apply for this position, please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964, emailing your CV to [email protected]


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.


Site Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Chemist Hazardous Waste

West Bromwich £25,000- £30,000

 

Introduction

We are currently seeking a qualified Site Chemist to work with one of the UK’s leading waste management service providers who focus on the disposal and collection of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Working as their  Site Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring efficient and effective sampling, testing and analysis of the waste on-site to ensure safe and compliance processing at all times.

 

The Role

Working as their Site Chemist, you will be responsible for:

  • Supporting the team of on-site Chemists, assisting with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off-site are consistently safe and are compliant in-line with site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Compiling lists of wastes’ to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes.
  • Assisting with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site laboratory for incoming waste streams.
  • Ensuring the operation of a hazardous waste transfer station is able to receive and dispatch loads making sure environmental compliance is abided to.
  • Utilising appropriate systems to manage non-compliances.
  • Work to meet site and laboratory targets for processing.
  • Ensuring house-keeping requirements are maintained and continuous improvement programmes supported.
  • Undertake all administration tasks as needed such as chemist check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets etc.
  • Other tasks as needed.

 

The Candidate

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

Candidates should have experience working in a Site-based Chemist role or working within an industrial lab with a good understanding of the Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste industry.

This role will require you to work in a hands-on operational capacity outdoors in all weather conditions.

What’s on Offer
  • Basic Salary £25,000- £30,000
  • 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]


Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Technician

Waste Management Avonmouth £35,251 - Monday to Friday (Days)

Introduction Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country and as such they are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join their new Polymers Recycling Facility in Avonmouth. Working as their Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for carrying out key planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across the recycling facility on a wide variety of heavy plant and equipment.   

What you will be doing 

As Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring that all plant and equipment on sites is modified and improved, as necessary, to maximise equipment availability and performance.
  • Delivering the Planned Maintenance (PM) schedules as well as responding to reactive maintenance tasks on time and to company standard.
  • Be aware of stock control and maintain shift paperwork to the highest standard, to complete condition reports and other documentation as defined by the maintenance strategy.
  • Undertake engineering project work and assist with new installations or refurbishments.
  • Update and administer the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with good knowledge of these and electrical systems (SAP, Maximo, Holistech etc)
  • Attend daily operational review meetings, providing updates on Planned Maintenance compliance, live defects and ongoing improvement plans.

 

What you will need 

To be considered for this position you will need to have a recognised Level 3 NVQ/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. 

Candidates must have strong Mechanical Maintenance experience (both planned and reactive) working on fast paced production plant within heavy processing industries such as Power Generation, Waste Management, Aggregates, FMCG, Manufacturing or Water Treatment.

You will have experience of working with low levels of supervision in a high-pressure production environment and have a strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, proactive maintenance strategies and condition monitoring.

Candidates will also need to be able to carry out work at height and in confined spaces as well as working closely with electrical technicans providing support as required, driving their "1 team" ethos.

What's in it for you…
  • Basic Salary of £35,251 per annum
  • 10% Bonus Scheme
  • Competitive Package
  • Full training and support working on a brand new recycling facility.

How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading specialists in the Waste and Energy recovery sector. This is a rota-based shift position including nights. For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964, emailing your CV to [email protected]


Business Development Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Business Development Manager

Waste Management

South London

£35,000 per annum + Car or Car allowance and Commission

 

Introduction…

 

Our client is a leading nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling, and technologically driven energy generation services across the UK. Our client is looking for a Business Development Manager to identify and drive new business activities within the commercial and industrial sectors.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Developing potential market opportunities and generating leads within the commercial and industrial sectors over telephone, LinkedIn, email campaigns and site visits
  • Understanding of the commercial landscape for developing strong business pipelines, proactively selling profitable new business to achieve and exceed quarterly / annual new business targets.
  • To manage proactively and reactively, the selling of profitable new business within the sales territory and identify new prospect lists for business opportunities
  • Report call, lead, quote, and contract activity on to the Company Operating System
  • Produce and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly personal performance to the Regional Sales Manager

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Excellent sales experience, developing, managing, and implementing new business services.
  • Strong desire to exceed and generate business
  • Ability to negotiate and strong selling skills.
  • A full UK driving licence is essential
  • An understanding of the waste industry would be desirable

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Basic salary of £35,000 per annum
  • Uncapped commission
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Fantastic company benefits.

 

How to Apply

 

Air Hygiene Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Description

For a Site supervisor (also known as Lead Air Hygiene Engineer) this role offers security, competitive pay, bonuses and overtime, door to door payment, sick pay, life assurance, career development and much more.

Hydro-X Air comprises of dedicated teams of two working remotely to deliver ventilation Ductwork cleaning and other air hygiene services to our customers.

Location: Field Based, will be expected to travel within the region

Working Hours: 45hours per week, some weeks will be working days, others will be night working and some weekend work will be required. Schedulers aim to plan jobs up to 2 weeks in advance where possible. Requirements

Main Duties

The duties will include, but are not limited to, working within the guidance provided by TR19 and associated company documents, and guidance, to ensure that any work on site is safe and free from the risks.

You may be expected to undertake some or all of the work below:

  • Carry out kitchen extract system cleaning and canopy cleans in accordance with TR19 Grease.
  • Carry out ventilation systems cleaning in accordance with TR19.
  • Installation of access doors into ventilation system in accordance with DW144.
  • Carry out inspection of the Fire dampers in accordance with BS9999
  • Follow a preventative maintenance program as instructed.
  • Maintain personal equipment & chemical stocks inventories.
  • You will also be expected to undertake any other duties associated to the output of the Regional Team as required.

 

Your knowledge

The appointee must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

  • Ventilation systems management in accordance with TR19 Grease.
  • Ventilation cleaning techniques in accordance with TR19
  • Access doors installation in accordance with DW144
Benefits

Salary £25,000-£27,000 depending on experience

What happens next – your career move made simple

1. Apply now to be consider for the role

2. If you meet the requirements, you will then be contacted by our recruitment team for an informal pre-screening call. 3. Suitable applicants will then be invited to a video interview 4. Interview feedback within 4 working days

Successful applicants will be welcomed into the business on our 2 day induction at our head office where you will be issued with all the necessary equipment to complete the jobs, you will have branded workwear, a company van, tablet, and phone.

Please note that we are a drugs free company and complete a drugs test on the first day of employment.

Hydro-X are an equal opportunity employer, and we follow non-discriminatory practices

Keywords: Ductclean, Air Hygiene, Hygiene operative, fire damper engineer, ventilation cleaner, Air Hygiene supervisor, Duct cleaning technician, extract cleaning.


Production Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Production Engineer - ELGA Labwater
  • Contract type Full time
  • Location High Wycombe

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.

 

Where will I be working?

 

You will be based at our Lane End, High Wycombe site.

 

What will I be doing?

 

The Production Engineers' job function is to provide engineering support to specific aspects of ELGA Labwater Manufacturing facilities in both the UK and China.

 

The Production Engineer’s primary focus will be to take lead responsibility for the product integration from the development engineering phase to the manufacturing environment.

 

Key responsibilities;

  • Involved in the early development stage of new product development, working closely with the engineering team to help assess new product suitability for mass production. This will also include improvements to existing product portfolios.
  • Identify and produce any bespoke tooling, jigs, or fixtures required for testing and mass production for different teams across the manufacturing facility. e.g, Quality Control, Research & Development.
  • Able to visualise and plan processes and layout, stage material flow on the production floor and coordinate primarily mechanical and electrical build activities.
  • Produce and update work instructions in order to manufacture products in the most efficient way/lean manufacturing. This will include assembly instruction documents and videos. Training of technicians will also be part of this process.
  • Manage new parts and BOMs on new products.
  • Work closely with Quality Control to investigate and resolve any quality issues with products/parts. This Quality Assurance process ensures control and traceability to all modifications to ELGA-released products.
  • Represents the department and provides critical feedback to project leaders.
  • Coordinates actions across departments and may check on quality and work progress.
  • Tasks will be time-sensitive to overall project delivery dates.

 

Do I have what it takes?

Must-haves;

  • Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a manufacturing/logistics industry.
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (minimum 4/5)
  • In-depth knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices.
  • Excellent attention to detail organised and able to manage and prioritise work.
  • Familiarity with inventory management systems.
  • Ability to work well with suppliers, customers, and other team members.
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Previous experience coordinating with Suppliers and Customers, both internal and external.
  • Ability to work to defined working standards and instructions.
  • A methodical approach to work.
  • Familiarity with Google Suite Apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
  • Good presentational skills.
  • Able to both take instructions and work on own initiative.

Here at Veolia Water Technologies, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential! We know our strength comes from our differences and shared life experiences so we are committed to offering a safe work environment, where individuals are respected. We’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer, so no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality, or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.


Stock Control Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Stock Control Chemist Hazardous Waste West Bromwich £25,000- £27,000 DOE   Introduction We are currently seeking a qualified Stock Control Chemist to work with one of the UK’s leading waste management service providers who focus on the disposal and collection of hazardous waste. Working as their Stock Control Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring all waste is managed, labelled and recorded correctly to ensure safe and compliance waste processing at all times.   The Role Working as their Senior Site Chemist, you will be responsible for:
  • Supporting the chemist team, ensuring materials coming onto and off-site are consistently safe and are compliant in-line with site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Compiling lists of wastes’ to be transferred off site to third party disposal points and ensuring all waste is labelled appropriately.
  • Carrying out all stock control duties within the site, managing levels of waste on site and reporting these regularly to the management team.
  • Assisting with non- conformance procedures for any unlabelled or incorrect waste materials, utilising appropriate systems to manage non-compliances.
  • Ensuring the operation of a hazardous waste transfer station is able to receive and dispatch loads making sure environmental compliance is abided to.
  • Work to meet site and laboratory targets for processing.
  • Ensuring house-keeping requirements are maintained and continuous improvement programmes supported.
  • Undertake all administration tasks as needed and any other tasks.  
The Candidate To be considered for this position, candidates must have an appropriate science qualification to degree level as well as experience working within an administration or stock control environment. This role will require you to work in a hands-on operational capacity on an industrial site, please only apply if this is of interest. This role would suit a recent graduate looking to develop their experience within the hazardous waste/ chemistry sector with an interest in administrative and stock control duties. What’s on Offer
  • Basic Salary £25,000- £27,000
  • 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]

Workshop Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Workshop Technician - Robot Installations

London, England, United KingdomFull time

OVERVIEWAPPLICATION Share this job  Description

Here at Recycleye, we are turning the world’s waste into resource. According to the OECD, only 9% of waste has ever been recycled – we are changing that through our development of AI-based sensors combined with robotics to identify and sort a wide range of recyclables. We are transforming the economics behind the $2.5 trillion global waste recycling industry and we want you to join us!

Founded in 2019, we have experienced rapid growth to get to where we are now, with systems deployed across Europe and the US and are on a trajectory to continue scaling at pace.

To do this, we need more superstars to join our team! We work together to grow and succeed, driven by our values of empowerment, inclusivity, and perseverance. We want you to take part in our vision of delivering improved efficiency and purity to waste sorting, turning rubbish into a trove of reusable materials.

As a Workshop Technician for Robot Installation, you will play a crucial role in travelling to our deployed robots and maintaining the high quality we guarantee. Working closely both with the hardware team and the projects team, you will be based in our space in London as well as traveling to client sites. This is an exciting and important role for our team with a lot of variety around an innovative and interesting product, with the potential for future growth as we continue to expand our product offerings.

 

The Role

  • Playing a vital part in supporting Recycleye by providing our first response to engineering issues, reactive and planned maintenance activities as well as proactive improvement works.
  • Helping to evolve and improve our existing systems as we grow, with feedback to the projects and tech team
  • Work safely at all times following risk assessments and work instructions and maintain a clean working environment
  • The main point of contact during installations, on site each time
Requirements
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Open to regular travel within Europe
  • Open to occasional weekend work (with time in lieu)
  • Within a commutable distance from London to work at our Waterloo office
  • Electrical or software knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage
  • Network configuration knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage
  • Good communication skills
Benefits
  • Progression: We are growing rapidly and you are expected to grow with the company as we scale
  • Equity in a fast growing and successful company
  • Unlimited holiday
  • Extensive upskilling opportunities
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Managers budget for team dinners / events!