About the company: Our client is a leading Australian environmental services company specialising in the safe treatment of hazardous chemical waste. They are committed to safety, sustainability and developing their people.
Based in Western Sydney, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive team and build a long-term career.
About the role: This is a hands-on role in a warehouse environment, not a traditional lab position.
You’ll work with a wide range of industrial chemicals, learning from experienced chemists and operators. Your main focus will be safely identifying, classifying and preparing chemicals for treatment.
We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a genuine willingness to learn. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Duties:- Sort and classify incoming packaged chemical waste
- Assist with identifying unknown chemicals through testing procedures
- Safely handle, decant and prepare chemicals for disposal
- Pack laboratory chemicals for destruction
- Work closely with operators, drivers and site personnel to ensure safe chemical handling
- Follow strict safety procedures and wear PPE including respirators, chemical suits and face shields where required
- Assist with general warehouse and manual handling duties
Experience required:- Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
- Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Genuine interest in hands-on industrial chemistry
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
- Comfortable working in PPE and a warehouse environment
- Physically capable of manual handling tasks
- Previous warehouse, manufacturing, retail or hospitality experience will be highly regarded
- Knowledge of safe chemical handling is advantageous but not essential
Culture & Benefits:- Excellent entry point into the chemical and environmental industry
- Full training and ongoing mentoring provided
- Supportive and down-to-earth team culture
- Genuine opportunities for long-term career growth
- Exposure to a diverse range of chemicals and industrial processes
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter and a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted or not processed). Or, if you have any questions, please contact Priangel on 0406 558 313.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.