Mobile Chemist

Panda Ireland; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda is hiring a Mobile Chemist to manage the safe assessment, collection and transportation of hazardous waste from customer sites to authorised waste facilities across the UK.

You will identify, segregate, label and package waste, prepare required documentation and organise collections, while driving a company van and maintaining high safety standards.

The role suits someone who can work independently, make sound safety decisions and uphold COSHH and environmental legislation.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in chemistry or a related science subject.
• Experience with health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Sound understanding of COSHH and hazardous-material risk assessment.
• Full driving licence and experience driving a 3.5-tonne van.
• Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with customers and internal teams.
• Ability to complete accurate technical and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer sites to assess, segregate, label and package hazardous waste.
• Ensure waste is packaged safely and suitable for transportation.
• Prepare and maintain accurate hazardous waste documentation.
• Organise collections from customer sites and deliveries to facilities.
• Safely loading and unloading waste using appropriate equipment.
• Drive a company van to transport waste for disposal.
• Maintain packaging materials stock at customer sites.
• Support quotes with Small Collections and administration teams.
• Communicate collection details and documentation requirements clearly to internal teams.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers.
• Follow hazardous waste, transport and environmental legislation.
• Comply with health and safety procedures at sites.
• Assess potential safety/environmental/operational impact of hazardous materials.
• Work independently while escalating risks as needed.

Skills

Hazardous waste handling

Driving license

Autonomous working

COSHH knowledge

Safety compliance

Customer communication

Education

Degree or HND in chemistry

ADR training (desirable)

DGSA training (desirable)

Tools

Forklift certificate (desirable)

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a Mobile Chemist to manage the safe assessment, collection and transportation of hazardous waste from customer sites to authorised waste facilities.

About The Role

Mobile Chemist

We are looking for a Mobile Chemist to manage the safe assessment, collection and transportation of hazardous waste from customer sites to authorised waste facilities.

As Mobile Chemist, you’ll work directly with customers to identify, segregate, label and package waste in line with current UK legislation. You’ll prepare the required documentation, organise collections and ensure waste is loaded, transported and unloaded safely.

This is a practical, customer-facing role that combines technical chemistry knowledge with driving and on-site waste handling. It would suit someone who can work independently, make sound safety decisions and maintain high standards of compliance.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Mobile Chemist, you’ll be responsible for:

• Visiting customer sites to assess, segregate, label and package hazardous waste
• Ensuring waste is packaged safely and is suitable for transportation
• Preparing and maintaining accurate hazardous waste documentation
• Compiling lists of waste requiring collection and disposal
• Organising collections from customer sites and deliveries to authorised waste facilities
• Safely loading and unloading waste using appropriate material-handling equipment
• Driving a company vehicle to transport waste for disposal
• Maintaining an adequate supply of packaging materials at customer sites
• Supporting the Small Collections and administration teams with customer quotations
• Communicating collection details and documentation requirements clearly to internal teams
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with customers
• Following all relevant hazardous waste, transport and environmental legislation
• Complying with health and safety procedures at customer and waste disposal sites
• Assessing the potential safety, environmental and operational impact of hazardous materials
• Working independently while escalating any risks or compliance concerns appropriately

What We’re Looking For

• A degree or HND in chemistry or another relevant science-based subject
• Good technical knowledge of hazardous waste and its safe handling
• Experience working within applicable health, safety and environmental legislation
• A sound understanding of COSHH and hazardous-material risk assessment
• A full driving licence and experience driving a 3.5-tonne van
• The ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence communicating with customers and internal teams
• The ability to complete accurate technical and compliance documentation

Desirable Qualifications

It would be beneficial if you also hold:

• ADR training or certification
• DGSA training or qualifications
• A current forklift truck certificate

About You

About Us

We are Panda. We value waste.

We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do.

We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.

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