Chemist

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

Virtual GP 24/7

Volunteer day

Zusammenfassung

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited is hiring a Chemist to manage hazardous waste on customer sites and at transfer points. You will assess waste, ensure correct labelling, and support safe handling and transport in line with COSHH and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a science degree, willingness to work across sites, and a full UK driving licence. The company offers development opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifikationen

• A science-based degree is essential, ideally in Chemistry or related subject.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste handling is highly desirable.
• Understanding COSHH and applicable waste legislation is advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence is essential for site visits.

Aufgaben

• Attend customer sites to assess, segregate and collect hazardous waste safely.
• Classify, label and package waste per regulations and company policy.
• Support transfer station operations and assist with waste transport preparations.
• Provide technical advice responding to new customer enquiries.
• Maintain stock levels of packaging, labelling and sampling equipment.

Kenntnisse

Hazardous waste handling

COSHH knowledge

Driving licence

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Adaptability

Ausbildung

Science degree (Chemistry or related)

Jobbeschreibung

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: Competitive Salary Grade: 4.3 Hours: 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri Location: 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.

What we can offer you:

• 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

What you’ll be doing:

• Attending customer sites to assess, identify, segregate and collect hazardous waste safely and efficiently.
• Assessing drums, containers and their contents, ensuring waste is correctly classified, listed, packaged and labelled in line with legislative and company requirements.
• Pumping, decanting and re-drumming waste from damaged, rusty or leaking containers using the appropriate equipment and procedures.
• Supervising dangerous goods loads and supporting the safe preparation of waste for transport.
• Sampling waste materials as required and ensuring samples are handled, recorded and stored correctly.
• Transporting hazardous waste to the Preston Transfer Station where applicable, in accordance with relevant transport and safety requirements.
• Providing technical support and advice in response to new customer enquiries, helping customers and colleagues to identify appropriate waste management solutions.
• Assisting with operations at the transfer station when required, including the safe handling and processing of hazardous waste.
• Maintaining appropriate stock levels of packaging, labels, sampling equipment and other routine supplies.
• Completing all required documentation accurately and promptly, ensuring paperwork is processed efficiently and customer expectations are met.
• Maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring all activities comply with applicable waste legislation, COSHH requirements and the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality systems.

What we're looking for:

• A science-based degree, HND or equivalent qualification is essential, ideally in Chemistry or a related subject.
• Knowledge of, or previous experience working with, hazardous waste is highly desirable.
• An understanding of COSHH, health and safety requirements and relevant waste legislation would be advantageous.
• A full, valid UK driving licence is essential, with the ability and confidence to drive a 3.5-tonne van.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when assessing waste, completing documentation and ensuring correct labelling and packaging.
• A responsible and safety-conscious approach, with the ability to work independently at customer sites.
• The flexibility to support transfer station operations and undertake other duties as required.
• A professional, practical and customer-focused approach, with the ability to manage changing priorities effectively.

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.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all.

And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.