Apprentice Operations Chemist

To work within the Waste Treatment Division (WTD) to inspect and test wastes prior to and on receipt to confirm suitability for acceptance and to identify/confirm appropriate safe handling and processing methods. To undertake laboratory-based waste trials using instrumental and wet chemistry methods; to inspect and compete waste consignment notifications To undertake waste analyses using a range of methods To identify appropriate safety and process considerations to allow wastes to be safely dealt To maintain and undertake appropriate quality control methods to ensure accuracy of waste assessments To maintain accurate records To inspect, verify and complete consignment note documents To maintain waste and other records Any other reasonable request

Training:

Apprentices will learn to

Carry out tasks and duties safely Following instructions Site procedures Relevant regulations and codes of practice

They will also complete all mandatory training identified in the site’s training matrix, ensuring competence and compliance in a regulated laboratory environment.

Training Outcome:
Any career progression routes will be discussed upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
FCC is one of the UK's leading waste and resource management companies employing more than 2400 people. We provide a range of services from collecting business and municipal waste to quarrying recycling and processing of wastes. We generate green energy from waste, recycle waste into new materials, promote reuse through our reuse shops and play a leading role in maintaining the circular economy, we are now on the lookout for apprentices within various roles to join our ever-growing business.

Working Hours :
5 days a week Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Autonomous working,Decision making,Familiarity with laboratories,Manipulation of tools,Working doors