MTS Chemist

TRADEBE; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent environmental services company in Liverpool is seeking a Mobile Technical Services Chemist to coordinate hazardous waste collections from customer facilities. The ideal candidate will be a chemistry graduate, possess excellent organizational skills, and be physically fit. With a commitment to health and safety legislation, this role offers a base salary of £27K+, bonuses, and additional benefits including a health plan and pension. Overnight travel may be required as needed.

Benefits

Base salary £27K+

Bonus targeted 7.5%

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Health Plan with GP access

Pension

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Graduate in Chemistry or equivalent qualification.
• Holder of EU driving license for at least two years.
• Physically fit for performing physical activities.

Responsibilities

• Organize hazardous waste collections from client's sites.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Technically assess, segregate, label, and pack waste.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Education

HNC in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Job Req ID : 2963 Date : May 13, 2024 Tradebe Site : Tradebe Liverpool Location :

Liverpool, LIV, GB

Department : Operations Business Line : Environmental Services & Global Functions

MTS Chemist

Description

Tradebe are looking for a Mobile Technical Services (MTS) Chemist to join our developing Technical Services team.

Working under the general supervision of the MTS Manager the Mobile Technical Services Chemist will be responsible for the organisation and coordination of hazardous waste collections from customer facilities as required.

The MTS service operates from multiple Tradebe locations across the UK, applicants must be prepared to work away from home with overnight stays when required.

The ideal candidate will be committed, flexible and a team player with a professional approach. They will have a positive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to work under pressure and use their own initiative.

We will consider graduates with Chemistry degrees for this role.

We offer

• Base salary £27K+
• Bonus targeted 7.5%
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Tradebe-funded Simply Health Everyday Health Plan including access to GP 24 / 7
• Pension
• Access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre

The person

• Educated to minimum HNC level in Chemistry
• Computer literate- working knowledge of Microsoft Office & SAP would be an advantage.
• Good general health and physically fit must be able to perform physical activities.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with potential and existing customers identifying sales opportunities and leads.
• Hard worker self‑motivated, enthusiastic, capable of working autonomously with limited supervision and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Holder of a EU driving licence for at least two years.
• ADR licence for packages is preferred but training will be provided if required.
• Forklift Truck certification would be an advantage, but training will be provided if required.
• First Aid vocational training would be an advantage, but training will be provided if required.

The role

• Organising collections from client’s sites and delivering to waste transfer site for disposal
• Maintain provision of packing materials on site
• Ensure all relevant legislation required to perform the job correctly is adhered to
• Comply with Health & Safety policies and procedures ensuring all requirements required are met both on client’s sites and at waste receipt / disposal sites.
• Technically assess, segregate, label and pack waste on client’s site with documentation compliant to current UK legislation.
• Compile and maintain list of hazardous waste needing collection and disposal producing required documentation and ensure compliance with current legislation.
• Collection and loading waste onto transport vehicle with the aid of material handling equipment making it safe and suitable for transportation, safely driving company vehicle to the hazardous waste site for disposal when on the premises make for safe and efficient off‑loading.
• Risk Assessments at client sites
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly vehicle reporting any defects that prevents duties being accomplished.
• Compliance with EU Drivers Hours Regulations, Working Time Directive and local laws regulating safe driving and the safe and proper handling and loading in the transport of Dangerous Goods
• Assist in promoting growth of the MTS business in the region.