Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world
At Ricardo, we are seeking Chemistry graduates to be part of our
Emergency Response (ER) team. Our vision is to create a safer planet,
and as a Chemical Emergency Responder, you will play a crucial role in
delivering real-time advice and support for incidents involving
hazardous chemicals, contributing to the well-being of communities.
What’s in it for you:
- Valued contributions: Your passion and expertise will be recognised,
making a positive impact through your work.
- Flexibility: This role is onsite and shift-based, however, gives the
opportunity of being off mid-week and weekends are in rotation with
colleagues.
- Competitive package: Enjoy a comprehensive remuneration and benefits
package, including annual leave, flexible bank holidays, a competitive
pension scheme, life assurance, professional subscriptions
reimbursement, and a variety of lifestyle-oriented flexible benefits.
After successfully completing training you’ll also be eligible for a
shift allowance.
- Career development: Active support to grow your career at Ricardo,
access to internal and external training and personal development
opportunities. On the job training will be provided for this role.
Job Requirements
This role is for you if you have:
- Educational Background: A degree in Chemistry, complemented by an
A-Level Chemistry qualification.
- Analytical Thinker: Strong logical and lateral thinking skills to
solve complex problems.
- Independence and Motivation: Thrive in an autonomous role, taking
responsibility for challenges and steering your career development.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication
skills to provide top-notch customer service and convey scientific
concepts accurately.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work in a rotating shift pattern, ensuring
24/7 availability for ER services.
- Desirable Experience: While prior experience in a customer-facing or
technical chemistry role is advantageous, graduates are strongly
encouraged to apply.
- Driving License: A current UK driving license is required.
Your main responsibilities will be:
- Provide chemical advice to callers dealing with incidents, such as
chemical reactions, fires, spillages, and exposures.
- Ensure the continuous 24/7 uptime of Ricardo’s ER services during your
shift.
- Communicate directly with customers in the chemical sector through
telephone and written reports.
- Contribute to project work supporting the development of ER services
and other technical consultancy areas.
- Progress towards a deep understanding of level 1 chemical emergency
response and expand your knowledge in chemical and product safety.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's
potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious
diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value
diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer
and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation,
by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we
can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively
with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a
recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.
Next steps
Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment
Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary
dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role
and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the
closing date.
