Chemical Inventory Specialist

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

• Management of the site chemical inventory database.
• Assist scientists in sourcing and purchasing chemicals from preferred suppliers according to specifications, comparing prices and providing lead times.
• Receive, check and register chemicals into the inventory system.
• Ensuring correct labelling of chemicals, including COSHH and reference to chemical specific Risk Assessments.
• Retrieve, dispense and distribute chemicals in a timely manner.
• Assist lab scientists with appropriate disposal of chemicals via relevant service partner channel.
• Carry out regular stock checks and audits of chemicals in the central store and site laboratories.
• Provide monthly safety reports from the inventory database to EHS and chemical duty holder.
• Assist with monthly lab tidies to help identify expired chemicals etc.
• Assist Raw Materials Team with chemical orders for batch manufacturer, advising on current stock levels and co-ordinating with Maidenhead site.
• Use Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for all paperwork
• Observe all safety precautions and is proactive in raising safety concerns
• Complete all required training in a timely manner.

Who you'll be:

• BSc/Msc qualification in relevant scientific subject (e.g Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in laboratory environment preferred.
• Strong organisational and computer skills
• Ability to understand customer needs and to deliver exceptional customer service to build valuable long-term relationship with customers and clients.
• Ability to understand customer requirements and clear and concise written and spoken communication skills.
• Experience working to SOPs, Risk Assessments and other safety rules and compliance regulations.
• Good team-working behaviors, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate self and work independently.
• Enthusiastic, dependable and with a clear attention to detail.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of relevant equipment after training
• Travel between Weybridge and Maidenhead sites may be required on occasion, so driving license is desirable but not essential.