Mobile Chemist

WR Logistics; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Hazardous Waste Management company is seeking a Mobile Chemist. The role includes travelling to customer locations to identify and safely package hazardous waste. Candidates should possess a degree in Chemistry or a related field and experience in the waste management industry. The position offers generous benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Allowance

Company Pension

Private Medical and Dental insurance

On-site parking

Excellent training programme

Opportunity for growth within the company

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field required.
• Experience in waste management or environmental services industry preferred.
• Good laboratory practice and H&S knowledge necessary.

Responsibilities

• Identify, sample, and classify hazardous waste streams at customer sites.
• Safely package and label waste for transport per regulations.
• Ensure waste movements comply with environmental regulations.
• Provide technical advice on waste classification and compliance.
• Complete documentation, such as consignment notes accurately.
• Liaise with logistics and site chemists for waste collection.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Mobile Chemist - Hazardous Waste

Location: Kent, UK (Field work)

Salary: up to 34,000 (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00am-5:00pm

My client is looking for a Mobile Chemist to join their team, working for a leading UK Hazardous Waste Management company. The role will involve travelling to customer sites across the region to identify, classify, and safely pack hazardous waste for collection and disposal.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field, and preferably some experience in the waste management or environmental services industry. This role would suit someone with a strong attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and excellent communication skills who enjoys working independently and on the move.

Package Benefits

• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Company Pension
• Private Medical and Dental insurance
• On-site parking
• Excellent and on-going training programme
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company

Key Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to identify, sample, and classify hazardous waste streams
• Safely package, label, and prepare waste for transport in accordance with ADR and company procedures
• Ensure all waste movements are fully compliant with environmental regulations and traceable from cradle to grave
• Provide technical advice and guidance to customers regarding waste classification and compliance
• Complete all required documentation accurately, including consignment notes and inspection reports
• Liaise with internal logistics and site chemists to ensure smooth collection and transfer of waste materials

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field
• Previous experience as a Site Chemist, Mobile Chemist, Lab Analyst, or similar is desirable
• Good lab practice and Lab H&S knowledge
• ADR awareness is desirable.
• Experience in the Waste Management industry is desirable
• Forklift Licence desirable

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