Chemist

Site Chemist

Contract Role (Inside IR35)

Lancashire

I am working with a leading Aerospace company who is looking for a site chemist to join the team on a contractual basis.

You will manage chemicals and their use according to rules and regulations, like COSHH, to ensure safety and compliance.

Ensure that all staff and contractors are trained/ understand how to dispose of chemical waste effectively. You will also support and train the new permanent chemist as and when they join the business.

Site Chemist

Responsibilities will include:

• NDT

• Disposal of waste chemicals safely, co-ordinate with local authorities for monitoring fume scrubbers.

• Assist with chemical analysis and preparation.

• Water Treatment Plant

• Check plant daily for pH and flow.

• Maintain equipment and replace as needed.

• Coordinate with Utilities for effluent monitoring.

• Coolants

• Daily checks and adjustments on coolant system.

• Maintain waste coolant system.

• Conduct bacteria checks and treatment.

• Keep records of coolant usage and machine maintenance.

• Waste Disposal

• Dispose of hazardous waste safely and legally.

• Manage waste collection and disposal.

• Register site for hazardous waste production.

• Record landfill waste and recycled materials.

• Hazardous Materials

• Assess and manage hazardous materials.

• Maintain safety data sheets.

• REACH

• Represent the company on REACH regulations.

• Respond to customer inquiries on REACH.

• Coordinate with suppliers on REACH compliance.

• Address REACH implications for new processes.

• Legionella Control

• Coordinate with contractors for Legionella control.

• Run taps weekly to minimize risk.

Site Chemist

Essentials Experience/ Qualifications/ Skills

• Extensive experience of coolant management systems and environmental waste streams
• Strong knowledge of COSHH and REACH guidelines
• Strong knowledge of chemical analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of legal, local authority & regulatory health and safety requirements

All applicants must have full right to work in the UK, sponsorship will not be provided