Site Chemist

Veolia; Walsall; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in resource management is seeking a Site Chemist to ensure compliance with waste management processes and contribute to sustainability efforts. The role involves monitoring waste acceptance and solvent recovery, maintaining laboratory standards, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Join a diverse team committed to making a positive impact on the environment.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Support for physical, mental, and financial health

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Waste experience but in-house training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out acceptance process of waste into site.
• Monitor the solvent recovery process.
• Maintain laboratory records and complete calibration of all equipment.

Skills

Chemistry

Education

Chemistry Degree

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £28,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Veolia Empire

Stubbers Green

Aldridge

West Midlands

WS9 8BL

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 Site 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 pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• 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
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• To carry out the acceptance process of waste into site including non conformance reporting, load integrity and compliance with legislation including packaging requirements.
• Monitor the solvent recovery process, including planning, distillation menus and sale of product
• To carry out processing activities such as compatibility testing, production of drum bulking blends, neutralisation of weak acid/alkali materials, repackaging of inputs according to necessary disposal/recovery options and maintaining site segregation programme.
• To ensure outgoing loads for the disposal/recovery meet customer requirements including labelling and packaging according to ADR/CDG regulations.
• To maintain laboratory records and complete calibration of all equipment. Order laboratory reagents and maintain the laboratory in line with good laboratory practice.

What we're looking for;

• Chemistry Degree or equivalent
• Waste experience but in house training will be provided

What's next?

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

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.