Chemist – Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre

Our client is currently recruiting for a Chemist to assist with the technical and administrative control, operation and monitoring of the Anaerobic Digestion treatment plant, the Effluent treatment plant, ACF and MRF Outputs.

They're helping people see waste differently - By transforming domestic and commercial recyclables into high-quality raw materials or energy, they're making a substantial contribution to improving both their customers' and the UK's resource efficiency. Gone is the traditional waste collection and disposal company, and in its place is a progressive and innovative recycling and resource management operation. They use smart people and smart technology to deliver their vision. From user-friendly household waste recycling centres for the general public to some of the most advanced materials recycling facilities and energy from waste plants in Europe.

Chemist - Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre
Ref: 11164
Location: Glasgow, Polmadie
Up to £25,375 + Benefits
Monday - Friday, 45 Hours per week

Construction of the Glasgow Recycling and Renewable Energy Centre (GRREC) began in 2013 with the site expected to commence operation in early 2016. The facility is being built at Glasgow City Council’s long established waste treatment plant at Polmadie.

The £154m centre will handle 200,000 tonnes of council "green bin" residual waste every year. The plant, will divert 90% of green bin residual waste away from landfill and will save millions of pounds, release recyclable resources from household waste and produce valuable heat and power from what will be one of the most advanced waste management facilities in Europe.

This brand new role will require a practical and methodical thinker who has previous experience monitoring and carrying out laboratory analysis coupled with strong knowledge of laboratory standard test methodologies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in a Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Biological Sciences and be willing to work in all weather conditions and an unpleasant environment.

In return they can offer a salary of up to £25,375 and an attractive benefits package, working for a Company that strives to be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Carrying out both routine and ad hoc sampling when required and to complete lab analysis and interpretation of the results.
• Prepare samples, paperwork and transport for external analysis. 
• Handling organic wastes, liquor, process water, process outputs and hazardous chemicals.
• Working with explosive environments e.g. methane gas.
• Manage external contractors to ensure analytical results are produced in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all site monitoring and test records are complete and current.
• Collect samples from AD, SBR, Water treatment Plant and ACF processes.

Skills / Experience:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Biological Sciences.
• Good standard of education including maths or a science.
• Ability to carry out independent research and present conclusions.
• PC literate (Microsoft Office etc.)
• Have an awareness of Health and safety
• A Full Driving Licence is essential to the role

Closing Date: 14th September 2015

Organisation:

Employing over 3,200 people, our client strives to be an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable business. All sites and services are operated under the company’s business management system incorporating the highest environmental, quality and health and safety standards.

Our client won two important titles (Health and Safety Best Practice and Best Communications Campaign) at the 2012 Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Awards for Environmental Excellence. Our client is a recent 'Recycling and Waste Management Business of the Year’ winner at the National Recycling Awards.

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