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About the Role
A growing business within the waste and resource recovery sector is looking for a Mobile Chemist to manage the safe assessment, collection and transportation of hazardous waste from customer sites to authorised waste facilities.
This is a practical, customer-facing role combining technical chemistry knowledge with driving and on-site waste handling. You will identify, segregate, label and package hazardous waste in line with current UK legislation, prepare the required documentation and ensure waste is safely loaded, transported and unloaded.
The role would suit someone who can work independently, make sound safety decisions and maintain high standards of compliance.
Important to Know
Based around Wolverhampton with regular travel to customer sites
£32,000 - £35,000 per year
Customer-facing and field-based role
Full UK driving licence required
Experience driving a 3.5-tonne van required
Chemistry or relevant science qualification required
Key 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
Compile lists of waste requiring collection and disposal
Organise collections from customer sites and deliveries to authorised waste facilities
Safely load and unload waste using appropriate material-handling equipment
Drive a company vehicle to transport waste for disposal
Maintain an adequate supply of packaging materials at customer sites
Support small collections and administration teams with customer quotations
Communicate collection details and documentation requirements clearly to internal teams
Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers
Follow relevant hazardous waste, transport and environmental legislation
Comply with health and safety procedures at customer and waste disposal sites
Assess the potential safety, environmental and operational impact of hazardous materials
Work independently while escalating risks or compliance concerns appropriately
What We're Looking For
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
Sound understanding of COSHH and hazardous-material risk assessment
Full UK driving licence
Experience driving a 3.5-tonne van
Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Confidence communicating with customers and internal teams
Ability to complete accurate technical and compliance documentation
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