Mobile Chemist - Leicester

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Hinckley, Leicestershire
Salary
£30,000.00 - £35,000.00 per annum + +Benefits
Job Ref
BBBH176156_1775811608
Date Added
April 10th, 2026
Consultant
rhi turner

Title: Mobile Chemist
Location: East Midlands
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Permanent

SRG are working with a leading waste management and recycling company who have a long and very successful history of supporting the UK chemical industry. They have decades of industry experience and are deeply committed to their values and their people. They invest heavily in their team, offering robust training and development opportunities to support long-term growth, success and career development. They are now looking for a Mobile Chemist to join their team. This role would suite candidates with 1+ years of experience as a site chemist in the waste industry.

Hours: 40 hours a week Monday - Friday
Benefits: Ongoing career development and progression, training development and industry courses, annual bonus, pension contributions and flexible benefits portal.

Role / Description

  • Provide technical support and work with customers to determine the best methods of packaging, transporting and processing chemical wastes
  • Provide safe recommendations and consult with customers on improving recycling, storage and segregation of their chemical waste products
  • Gather detailed information to facilitate the compliant removal of waste in line with environmental regulations
  • Carry out site-based risk assessments and operate in line with strict Health & Safety standards
  • Perform liquid pumping services, transferring waste from damaged or unsuitable containers to appropriate ones, ensuring safe removal from site and customer satisfaction.


Requirements

  • Minimum HNC/HND/BSC level qualification in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
  • Industrial experience gained in the waste industry
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Full right to work in the UK - There is no sponsorship available for this role


SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on 0116 350 2949.
If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: Mobile Chemist role, site chemist, chemist, chemistry, Leicester / East Midlands, hazardous waste, chemical waste management, recycling services, waste classification, waste characterisation, environmental regulations, COSHH, SDS, health and safety, risk assessments, waste transfer, industrial chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical testing, wet chemistry testing,

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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