UK Mobile Hazardous Waste Chemist

WasteRecruit Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Ongoing training and development

Nationwide work across UK

Job summary

WasteRecruit Ltd. is seeking a Mobile Technical Services Chemist to support the technical services team. You will organise hazardous waste collections across the UK, ensuring compliance with legislation and safety procedures while maintaining documentation and customer relationships.

The role requires a Chemistry degree or equivalent, knowledge of hazardous waste regulations, and the ability to handle hazardous materials, with training provided for ADR, forklift, and first aid as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree (or HNC) in Chemistry or a related field.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations and technical competency in handling hazardous chemicals.
• Experience with packing hazardous waste for transport and disposal.
• ADR licence for hazardous goods transportation (preferred, but training will be provided if needed).
• Forklift Truck and First Aid training (preferred, but training will be provided if needed).
• Strong IT skills - knowledge of Microsoft Office & SAP is an advantage.
• A valid EU driving licence (held for at least two years).
• Physically fit and able to perform hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Organise and execute hazardous waste collections from customer sites.
• Pack, label, and segregate hazardous waste in compliance with UK regulations.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is completed accurately and in compliance with current legislation.
• Maintain necessary packing materials and a safe, orderly working environment.
• Conduct risk assessments at client sites to ensure safety and compliance.
• Load hazardous waste onto vehicles and transport safely to waste disposal facilities.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and EU Drivers Hours Regulations.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with customers, identifying new sales opportunities.

Skills

Hazardous waste knowledge

IT skills (MS Office & SAP)

ADR licence (preferred)

Forklift training (preferred)

First Aid training (preferred)

Driving licence (EU)

Physically fit

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

WasteRecruit Ltd. is seeking a Mobile Technical Services Chemist to support the technical services team. You will organise hazardous waste collections across the UK, ensuring compliance with legislation and safety procedures while maintaining documentation and customer relationships.

The role requires a Chemistry degree or equivalent, knowledge of hazardous waste regulations, and the ability to handle hazardous materials, with training provided for ADR, forklift, and first aid as needed.