Job Description

Graduate Operational Chemist

  • Salary: Competitive
  • REF Number: v-179357-1
  • Consultant: Emily Mills
  • Contact: 01246 457720
  • Date Published: 20.03.2026
  • Closed Date: 25.03.2026
  • Industry: Chemical
  • Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
  • Functional Expertise: Research & Development, Safety, Health & Enviro (SHE)

Talentmark are recruiting for a Graduate Operational Chemist, on behalf of a leading provider of industrial waste management services, to be based at their site near Peterborough.

The Company:

Our client is a leader in the handling of industrial and household waste. The company operate multiple sites at strategic locations across the UK, and offer excellent opportunities for personal development and progression.

Analytical Chemist Role:

The main purpose of this role is to perform analysis of waste and other samples to relevant accreditation standards providing technical input into method validation and development of new methodologies, both individually and as a member of a team.

Your duties will include:

  • Assist with hands-on operation of waste acceptance and transfer into either landfill or treatment.
  • Uphold site compliance with permitting.
  • Responsible for stock management, stock summaries and month end.

  • Compiling movement packs of wastes to be transferred.
  • Monitoring of stock, reporting changes and identifying wastestreams.

Background:

  • Degree level Chemistry qualification.
  • Numeracy and literacy.
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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 179357 in all correspondence.

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