Chemist

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Killingworth Village; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking a candidate for waste collection duties in Killingworth Village, UK. Responsibilities include collecting waste from sites, assessing and documenting hazardous materials, and maintaining stock levels. A relevant science degree and a valid driving licence are required. The role offers benefits including annual leave, pension scheme access, and support for mental and physical health. Join us in providing quality service to our customers while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company and pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

24-hour access to a virtual GP

One paid day leave to volunteer

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• A valid driving licence and ability to drive a 3.5t van.
• Knowledge and/or experience of hazardous waste.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with customers.

Responsibilities

• Collect wastes from customer sites and ensure safe collection.
• Assessment of drums and their contents at customer premises.
• Accurately complete all documentation to meet customer expectations.
• Supervise dangerous loads and sample wastes.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of hazardous waste

Understanding of COSHH

Ability to drive a 3.5t van

Education

Science-based degree (HND or equivalent) ideally in Chemistry

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collect wastes from customer sites and ensure safe collection.
• List, package and label wastes; assess drums and their contents at customer premises.
• Pump, decant and re-drum rusty or leaking containers.
• Assess new enquiries and provide technical knowledge to customers and company employees.
• Assist at a transfer station when needed.
• Supervise dangerous loads and sample wastes.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of routine supplies.
• Accurately complete all documentation and quickly process paperwork to meet customer expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management (site cover at Newcastle Waste Management Centre).

Qualifications

• Science‑based degree (HND or equivalent) ideally in Chemistry.
• Knowledge and/or experience of hazardous waste.
• Understanding of COSHH and health and safety.
• Valid driving licence and ability to drive a 3.5t van.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with customers.

Disability Confident Employer – We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the scheme. We are committed to fair treatment and to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive equal opportunities without discrimination.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Access to our company and pension scheme.
• Discounts on groceries and well‑known retailers.
• Access to resources supporting physical, mental and financial health.
• 24‑hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year.
• One paid day leave per year to volunteer and support your community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.