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Apprentice Operations Chemist – FCC ENVIRONMENT (UK) LIMITED (LS9 0PJ)

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We are looking for an Apprentice Operations Chemist to work at our Knostrop site. You will be involved with chemical and physical testing of wastes received for treatment/transfer and the associated residues and process control samples from these activities. The completion and maintenance of appropriate waste consignment and laboratory records.

Overview

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice
  • If aware of any unsafe practice or condition, or if in any doubt about the safety of any situation, consult their supervisor
  • Obtain and use the correct tools/equipment for the work and not to use any that are unsafe or damaged. All tools, equipment and personal protective equipment must be stored in the approved place after use
  • Ensure that all guards are securely fixed and that all safety equipment and personal protective clothing/equipment provided are used
  • Not to operate any plant or equipment unless authorised
  • To report any accident, near-miss, dangerous occurrence or dangerous condition to their line management
  • To switch off and secure unattended plant or equipment as appropriate
  • To avoid improvised arrangements and suggest safe ways of eliminating hazards
  • Adopt a proactive manner to energy usage and suggest ways of improving energy performance
  • Not to participate in horseplay or place fellow employees in danger by their actions

About the Employer

We care for both our customers and the environment. We help local authorities and businesses minimise the amount of waste that goes to landfill by transforming it into valuable resources, and we retrieve the full value of the resources we collect and process, so they can be used again and again. Waste that cannot be recycled, we transform into energy.

Training to be Delivered

Your training plan

  • Technician Scientist Level 5 Degree Apprenticeship
  • Your Apprenticeship will be delivered at the University Centre Leeds which is part of Luminate Education Group
  • Training will be delivered one day per week

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Vacancy Details

Vacancy Location

LEEDS

Apprenticeship Level

Technician scientist (level 5)

Employer Name

FCC ENVIRONMENT (UK) LIMITED

Employer Address

Knostrop Treatment Works
Knowsthorpe Lane
Leeds
Yorkshire
LS9 0PJ

Expected Duration

2 Years 3 Months

Working Week

Shift pattern as follows (Monday - Friday) 07:00 – 16:00 and 09:00 to 18:00

Weekly Hours

45 hours a week

Wage Amount

£19,890 a year

Desired Qualifications

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)
  • Science (grade PASS)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Future Prospects

Progression opportunities will be discussed upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Date Posted

2024-08-28

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