Chemist

Veolia; Killingworth Village; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Killingworth Village seeks a Chemist to innovate sustainable solutions. Responsibilities include collecting and safely managing hazardous waste, providing technical guidance, and completing documentation. Ideal candidates will have a science degree and good communication skills. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and generous benefits including 25 days leave and health support resources.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical, mental, financial health

24/7 virtual GP access

One paid day for volunteering

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge and/or experience of hazardous waste.
• Understanding of COSHH and health and safety.
• Must hold a valid driving licence and be comfortable driving a 3.5t van.

Responsibilities

• Collect wastes from customer sites and ensure safety.
• Package and label wastes, assessing their contents at customer premises.
• Pump, decant, and re-drum rusty or leaking containers.
• Provide technical knowledge to customers and colleagues.
• Assist at the transfer station when needed.
• Supervise dangerous loads and sample wastes.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of routine supplies.
• Complete documentation accurately to meet customer expectations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to build rapport with customers

Education

Science-based degree or HND in Chemistry

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary : Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Grade : 4.3

Hours : 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a hybrid working basis

Location : Veolia, Unit BT 99 / 10 Chollerton Drive, North Tyne Industrial Estate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9SZ

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

As a Chemist you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company / people's pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well‑known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Responsibilities

• To collect wastes from customer sites and ensure the safe
• To list, package and label wastes and assess drums and their contents at customer premises
• To pump, decant and re‑drum rusty or leaking containers
• Assessment of new enquiries and provide technical knowledge to customers / company employees
• To assist when needed at a transfer station
• Supervision of dangerous loads and sampling of wastes
• Maintain adequate stock levels of routine supplies
• Accurate completion of all documentation and quick processing of all paperwork to facilitate customer expectations
• Other duties as assigned by management site cover at Newcastle Waste Management Centre

Qualifications

• Candidates will have a science‑based degree of HND or equivalent qualification ideally in Chemistry.
• Knowledge and / or experience of hazardous waste.
• COSHH and health and safety understanding.
• As the role is mobile, candidates must hold a valid driving licence, and be comfortable driving a 3.5t van.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with customers are essential.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.