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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
