Chemist Work, Jobs in Smethwick, Wmd (with Salaries)

Site Chemist
Red Industries —Brownhills
- £14 an hour
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Quality control
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Johnson Analytica Ltd —Sandwell
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- English
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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Biffa Waste Services —Wednesbury
- £30,740 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
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Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate – Hazardous Waste
Total Waste Recruitment —Walsall
- £28,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Driving
- In-person
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Laboratory Technician / Chemist
DFOLEY CONSULTANCY LTD —Norton Canes
- £25,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
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GRG Waste UK Ltd —Hinckley
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Research Fellow - School of Chemical Engineering - 103383 - Grade 7
University of Birmingham —Birmingham
- £36,636 - £48,822 a year
- Full-time
- University
Technical Assessor – Hazardous Waste Management
Total Waste Recruitment —Willenhall
- £28,000 - £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
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Research Fellow - School of Chemistry - 105911 - Grade 7
University of Birmingham —Birmingham
- £36,636 - £48,822 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Engineering
- University
Research Fellow in Electrochemistry (111736-0626)
University of Warwick —Coventry
- £35,608 - £46,049 a year
- Doctoral degree
- University
- Organisational skills
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Site Chemist

Red Industries
Brownhills

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Job details

Graduate | Full-time
£14 an hour

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Life insurance

Qualifications

SAP
Scientific research
Laboratory experience
Microsoft Office
Quality control
Communication skills

Full job description

Site Chemist

What’s in it for you?

Joining RED Industries means becoming part of a company that values its people, invests in development, and promotes a positive, safety‑driven culture. You’ll benefit from:

Secure, full‑time employment
Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Free employee health & wellbeing programme (HSF)
Free employee retail discount plan (Wider Wallet)
Referral recognition programme
Free life insurance (after qualifying period)
Ongoing training & development tailored to your role
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Free eye tests (Specsavers)

This is a great opportunity to build a career in hazardous waste management, working within a technical role that contributes directly to safe, compliant and efficient site operations.

About the Role

As a Site Chemist, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe acceptance, inspection, storage and processing of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste at our Brownhills site.

You will be responsible for ensuring all incoming waste complies with relevant legislation, environmental permits and internal procedures, while supporting the wider team with technical expertise and maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your key responsibilities will include:

Checking all incoming waste consignments have correct documentation (Consignment Notes / Duty of Care paperwork)
Ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and retained appropriately
Carrying out waste acceptance checks to confirm safe storage, processing or transfer
Sampling incoming waste and arranging analysis via the internal laboratory
Inspecting waste in line with BAT requirements and Sector Guidance Note 5.06
Recording waste acceptance and any non‑conformances within SAP
Routing waste to ensure cost efficiency while maintaining compliance
Ensuring all waste is correctly labelled and stored in line with permits and guidance
Processing waste through bulking, sorting, segregating and repacking activities
Completing outgoing waste documentation
Supporting other site staff with technical guidance when required
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
Acting as a trained First Aider (once qualified)
Supporting other site teams where required

You will also:

Promote a strong safety culture and take responsibility for your own and others’ wellbeing
Report incidents, near misses and improvement opportunities
Ensure contractors and visitors comply with site safety procedures
Support environmental and sustainability initiatives including waste reduction and energy efficiency

Who We’re Looking For:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

HNC or Degree in Chemistry (or a related scientific field)
Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance principles
Competent in Microsoft Office
Experience within the waste industry is desirable
SAP experience is desirable

You’ll Also Bring

Willingness to work in a hands‑on role within an outdoor, hazardous environment
Strong attention to detail when handling chemical materials
Good communication skills at all levels
A methodical, data‑driven approach to decision making
Ability to support team performance and share knowledge
A proactive and safety‑focused mindset

What Happens Next

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview and discuss the role in more detail.

Need an interview outside normal business hours?
Just let us know when you apply — we’re happy to accommodate where we can.

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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