Job Title

Join to apply for theHAZARDOUS WASTE CHEMISTrole atMcQuillan Companies 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theHAZARDOUS WASTE CHEMISTrole atMcQuillan Companies Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job DescriptionPosition:Hazardous Waste ChemistLocation:McQuillan Environmental, AntrimResponsible to:Senior Hazardous Waste ChemistsContract type:Full-time, permanentSalary:Competitive/Negotiable DOEWorking hours:Monday – Thursday from 08:00 to 17:00 (45 min break) and Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 (30 min break)Why work for McQuillan Companies?McQuillan Companies, a family-run business in Northern Ireland, offers a diverse range of services including roadworks, civil engineering, demolition, quarrying, waste management, outdoor cleaning, and analytical chemistry. If you’re seeking a career in a growing company with a dynamic environment and great benefits, McQuillan Companies is for you. We value all perspectives and create a supportive space where people thriveMcQuillan Environmental is one of Northern Irelands leading waste management companies, providing recycling and hazardous waste management to the region’s leading companies throughout GB & ROI. We are a multi-site waste and resource management organisation serving all industrial and public sectors including hospitality, retail, manufacturing, construction and pharmaceutical to meet their sustainability and legislative commitments. We ensure that Sustainability is at the core of our waste management practices and as we move into the Circular Economy, we offer tailored solutions to support all our customer’s Corporate Social Responsibility requirements.Our Hazardous Waste Management facilities in Antrim include an on-site chemist managed hazardous waste transfer station, a bespoke chemical treatment facility and a soil treatment plant with collection vehicles and tanker services ensuring full service is delivered for all waste streams.We Offer a Range Of Benefits IncludingCompetitive salaries An employee health scheme Employee private healthcare An excellent employee pension scheme 31 days of annual leave, increased in line with years of service milestones Working as a part of a dynamic group of professionals who excel at maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment Excellent development, learning and training opportunities Participation in a range of team building activitiesOverall objectivesWe seek to appoint a Hazardous Waste Chemist to join our busy and expanding team within McQuillan Environmental.If you are looking for a career opportunity within a growing business that includes a range of benefits, in a dynamic and engaging working environment then McQuillan Companies is the place for you.This role will require someone with a ‘can do’ attitude, a commercial approach and demonstrable attention to detail. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Hazardous Waste Chemists and must be hardworking, reliable, and possess excellent communication & inter personal skills. In return you will be awarded a competitive salary, variety within your role, the ability to build upon your existing experience within the profession and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team.Key ResponsibilitiesTake guidance from the Senior Hazardous Waste Chemist and Site Manager regarding day to day operations Assess hazardous chemical waste for site acceptability Apply chemical knowledge to advise customers how to safely store and dispose of chemical materials Follow the correct procedure for the labelling and sampling of chemical waste including packaging of materials legally and safely for storage and/or transportation Follow the correct procedure for submitting samples to the analytical laboratory Prepare chemicals for final waste management offsite disposal Comply with all legal requirements Drive and operate a forklift where necessary Complete ADR Training for Chemical Transportation Ensure all incompatible chemicals are segregated from non-compatible materials and stored in the correct allocated area Control the operations of sub-contractors where necessary Prevent, as far as possible, chemical spills and leaks Professorially assess and react to HAZMAT incidents Other duties as may be deemed appropriate by their supervisor and that fall within the general remit of the postEssential CriteriaDegree level qualification (or equivalent) in Chemistry Experience in chemical handling, identification and bulking operations Knowledge of COSHH Regulations Working knowledge of ISO management systems Full driving licence Ability to work effectively on own initiative and the ability to work within a team environment Competent in the use of computer software including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)Desirable CriteriaPrevious experience in an industrial chemical role Working knowledge of NIEA permitting procedures Forklift LicenceClosing date for all applications is:Monday 12th May 2025.This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definite. It is a guideline within which the individual jobholder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the Company’s strategic direction changes. Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at McQuillan Companies by 2x Get notified about new Chemist jobs inAntrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom . Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago BHSCT_Clinical Scientist: Radiological Imaging & Protection Service Band 8ABelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Corporate Compliance Legal Professional - Graduate OpportunityBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 1 week ago BHSCT_Band 7 Clinical Scientist - Radiological Imaging & ProtectionBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago BHSCT_Band 8D Consultant Biomedical Scientist Histopathology Reporting GIBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 2 days ago Larne, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago BHSCT_Band 5 Trainee Critical Care Scientist.Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 2 days ago Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Banbridge, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 5 days ago Bangor, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 5 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr