Job Specification POSITION: Site Chemist LOCATION: Kirkby, Liverpool HOURS: Days Monday - Friday SALARY: £23,000p/a REF: VR/00535 SUMMARY OF JOB The safe running of the transfer station, managing the intakes and reception with a high degree of attention to safety, compliance, housekeeping, throughout and productivity. To assist the senior site chemist in the management of the operational process, maintaining and improve safety, environmental and quality standards. Prioritisation to achieve agreed production targets and meeting customer service requirements. Providing technical advice as required to the plant and wider business. To ensure the operational activity meets the business growth in transfer station activity with a focus on transfer. This role does require some work outdoors, appropriate PPE will be supplied to the successful candidate * Up to 7+ loads per day of packaged waste * Loads are received, sorted and repacked as required. * Labels are accurate, clearly displayed. * Old markings are removed. * A focus on safety, compliance (labelling, storage, packaging) and housekeeping * Incoming Loads; * Incoming loads are correctly labelled * Incoming loads are packaged correctly for their final disposal/recovery route; repackaging/sorting or bulking as necessary. Repacking where undertaken is reported as a non-conformance to ensure the commercial team can address with the supplier (through non-conformance) * Liaison with necessary personnel and provide technical advice * Authorise all paperwork in line with customer and legislative requirements. * Ensure all transfers/outgoing loads are safe for transport; * Labels are correct * Packaging is appropriate (e.g. UN approved) * Pallets are sound and banding/stretch wrapped as required * Pallets are loaded safely for road transport SKILL REQUIREMENTS * Must be educated to degree level in chemistry or related discipline * High levels of numeracy, literacy and experience with computer based word processing and spreadsheet programmes * Good communication and team building skills * Effective planning skills * Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation * Knowledge of relevant Environmental Legislation and the Permit conditions * Valid driving licence Please call Nicola at HRGO recruitment on 0151 3474900 or nicola@hrgoliverpool.co.uk