Graduate Environmental Scientist
Ward have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental team based at Ward, Griffon Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4RF.
Working alongside the Head of Environment and Sustainability and the Environmental Officer you will play a key role in the department. Duties will include:
* Liaise with laboratories to ensure suitable testing is carried out
* Analysis of laboratory reports to advise the business on classification and legislative compliance
* Writing of clear and concise reports
* Client liaison
* Production of robust sampling plans
* Carrying out sampling of various materials
* Recording of requests for sampling and associated costs
* Recording of sampling results
* Reviewing and updating of processes, procedures and plans within the Environmental Management System
* General support the Environment and Sustainability Team
* Keeping up to date with relevant environmental and waste legislation
Essential Requirements
It is essential that you are a self-starter with excellent communication and time management skills. We are looking for someone with a degree in a related field plus a post-graduate qualification in a scientific discipline.
It is desirable that you have some relevant work experience.
What is in it for you?
We offer a diverse role with the opportunity to develop your skills and experience, the ability to work on your own initiative and be part of a team of Environmental Sustainability specialists.
Working hours will be 8.30-5.00 pm Monday to Friday
Salary £21,000 – 23,000
As a modern business, Ward are aiming to be a positive force in the world. We believe that if we treat our customers, partners, staff and neighbours with respect and dignity, we will succeed in both our business and sustainability goals. Every major business decision we make is guided in part by our CSR values such as:
Our impact on the environment – as a waste management and resource recycling specialist, the environment is clearly close to our hearts
* The welfare of the people we come into contact with, and those further down the supply chain
* The sustainability of the processes we use
We are committed to delivering market-leading performance on key environmental issues in our business, with our customers, our supply chain and our end consumers.
Do you want to be part of a fast-growing company with a sense of purpose, committed to developing waste management and recycling techniques with an environmental conscience?
We offer a competitive a salary, pension, training opportunities, access to our company benefit scheme “Re-Ward”, cycle to work, recommend a friend scheme and lots more
