MTS Chemist

What will you do? Make an impact!

An opportunity exists for a Mobile Technical Services (MTS) Chemist to join a 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 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Organising collections from client’s sites and delivering to transfer site for disposal 
• Comply with Health & Safety policies and procedures ensuring all requirements required are met both on client’s sites and at receipt/disposal sites.
• Technically assess, segregate, label and pack product on client’s site with documentation compliant to all relevant legislation.
• Compile and maintain list of hazardous materials needing collection and disposal producing required documentation and ensure compliance.
• Collection and loading of products onto transport vehicles (with the aid of material handling equipment), making it safe and suitable for transportation, safely driving company vehicle to the disposal/processing sites and, 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.
• Assist in promoting growth of the MTS business in the region.

Do you have what it takes?

• Educated to minimum HNC level in Chemistry or other related discipline
• Holder of a EU driving licence for at least two years
• Technically competent in the handling of hazardous waste.
• Computer literate working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ideally: 
  • Experience of packing hazardous materials for transportation and disposal.
  • 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.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary – up to £32,000
• Annual bonus
• Contributory Pension
• Flexible benefits (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)