Mobile Chemist

WR Logistics; Rochester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Hazardous Waste Management company is seeking a Mobile Chemist to work across various customer sites in Rochester, Kent. The successful candidate will identify and safely pack hazardous waste and must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field. This role offers up to £35,000 salary and includes numerous benefits such as 25 days holiday and a strong pension package.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 banks

Annual bonus scheme

Long Service Award

Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme

Strong Pension Package

Company Share options

Perkbox Scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Previous experience in a related role is desirable.
• ADR awareness is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to identify, sample, and classify hazardous waste streams.
• Safely package, label, and prepare waste for transport.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

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/Outdoor work)

Salary: up to £35,000 (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 7:00am - 4:00pm

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

• 25 days holiday + 8 banks
• Annual bonus scheme
• Long Service Award
• Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Strong Pension Package
• Company Share options
• Perkbox Scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan

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

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field
• Previous experience as a Site Chemist, Mobile Chemist, Lab Analyst, or similar is desirable
• ADR awareness is desirable
• Experience in the Waste Management industry is desirable, but not essential
• Forklift Licence desirable