£23K/yr to £27K/yr
West Suffolk, England
Permanent, Variable

Process Chemist

Posted by Reed.

Process Chemist

  • Location: west Suffolk, near Cambridgeshire
  • Full-time and permanent position
  • 4 days on, 4 days off, 12h shift (including weekends)
  • Start: ASAP

Reed Scientific are partnering with a chemical manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients to multiple European markets. They are now looking for an experienced chemist with chemical hazards awareness and experience working under Health & Safety & Environment procedures and handling chemicals.

Main responsibilities:

  • Handling raw materials and finished products in accordance with Health & Safety procedures
  • Following SOPs to carry out chemical production processes of materials
  • Monitoring the equipment and processes, as well as recording data and reporting any issues
  • Packing finished products and re-packaging of materials
  • Chemical waste disposal
  • Working in accordance with 5S methodology

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working under Health & Safety & Environment procedures and handling chemicals
  • Chemical hazards awareness
  • Understanding of COSHH, manual handling training, experience working to 5S standards and lean manufacturing techniques would be an advantage
  • Good communication skills and IT competency

Benefits:

  • Free car parking
  • Shift allowance
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Health and wellbeing scheme
  • Sick pay
  • Referral program
  • Buy and sell holidays
  • Excellent self-development opportunities

If this sounds of interest, please don't hesitate to apply today.