Mobile Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate - Hazardous Waste

WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR A SITE CHEMIST TO JOIN A BUSY WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES OPERATION. THIS ROLE IS IDEAL FOR SOMEONE WITH A CHEMISTRY OR ENVIRONMENTAL BACKGROUND LOOKING TO DEVELOP THEIR CAREER IN HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
JOB TITLE: Mobile Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate – Hazardous Waste
LOCATION: This is a mobile role, you will be based around Birmingham, Leicester, Coventry area
SALARY: £28K Graduate, up to £35K for Hazardous Waste SECTOR Experience Bonus, Overtime & Benefits
IDEALLY YOU WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE HAZARDOUS WASTE INDUSTRY AS A: Reception Chemist, Site Chemist, Technical Assessor, Chempac or Hazpak Chemist, Mobile Chemist or similar, but Graduates open to outdoors, manual work also considered
ROLE: Mobile Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate – Hazardous Waste
The role involves organising hazardous waste collections from client sites, ensuring appropriate packing materials are available, and complying with all relevant UK legislation and Health & Safety requirements.
Responsibilities include assessing, segregating, labelling, and packing waste with accurate documentation, maintaining up‑to‑date lists of waste requiring disposal, and safely loading and transporting materials using handling equipment.
The position also requires completing on‑site risk assessments, keeping the vehicle clean and roadworthy, adhering to EU Drivers Hours Regulations and rules for transporting Dangerous Goods, and supporting the growth of the business in the region.
EXPERIENCE: Mobile Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate – Hazardous Waste
You will have an HNC Chemistry minimum ideally a degree. Degrees with Chemistry directly in the title (E.G. Biochemistry) or those that contain 4 modules that have Chemistry IN THE TITLE such as Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry etc. will be considered if a module list can be provided
You will have held a UK Driving licence for 2 years minimum
Knowledge of hazardous waste or environmental regulations (preferred)
Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
IDEALLY YOU WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE HAZARDOUS WASTE INDUSTRY AS A: Reception Chemist, Site Chemist, Technical Assessor, Chempac or Hazpak Chemist, Mobile Chemist or similar, but Graduates open to outdoors, manual work also considered