Mobile Hazardous Waste Specialist

Greenstar; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda is hiring a Mobile Chemist to manage hazardous waste assessment, collection, and transport from customer sites to authorised facilities in the UK. You will work directly with customers to identify, segregate, label, and package waste, ensuring documentation and safety compliance.

This role blends chemistry knowledge with driving and on-site waste handling, requiring independence and strong safety judgment.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in chemistry or related science.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste handling and safety.
• Experience with health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Understanding COSHH and risk assessment.
• Full driving licence and 3.5-tonne van experience.
• Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication 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.
• Package waste safely for transportation.
• Prepare and maintain hazardous waste documentation.
• Compile waste lists for collection and disposal.
• Organise collections and deliveries to authorised facilities.
• Safely load/unload waste with appropriate equipment.
• Drive company vehicle to transport waste.
• Ensure adequate packaging materials are available on site.
• Support quotations for Small Collections and admin teams.
• Communicate collection details to internal teams.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers.
• Follow hazardous waste, transport and environmental legislation.
• Comply with health and safety procedures on sites.
• Assess safety, environmental and operational impacts of materials.
• Work independently, escalating risks or compliance concerns.

Skills

Degree in chemistry

Hazardous waste knowledge

COSHH knowledge

Full driving licence

Autonomy

Organisational skills

Customer communication

Education

Degree or HND in chemistry or related science

Tools

Forklift certificate

ADR training

DGSA training

Job description

Panda is hiring a Mobile Chemist to manage hazardous waste assessment, collection, and transport from customer sites to authorised facilities in the UK. You will work directly with customers to identify, segregate, label, and package waste, ensuring documentation and safety compliance.

This role blends chemistry knowledge with driving and on-site waste handling, requiring independence and strong safety judgment.