Hazardous Waste Chemist — Field Compliance & Tech Support

Veoli; North Shields; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and mental wellbeing resources

24/7 virtual GP

Volunteer day

Training and development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Veolia is seeking a Chemist to support hazardous waste management at customer sites in the North East region. You will assess waste, classify and label containers, and assist with safe handling and transport preparations.

The role requires a science-based degree (ideally Chemistry) and a full UK driving licence. You will work with customers and colleagues to ensure compliant waste solutions and high safety standards.

Formación

• Science-based degree (essential) – ideally Chemistry or related.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste is highly desirable.
• Understanding COSHH, health and safety requirements and waste legislation is advantageous.
• A full, valid UK driving licence is essential, with ability to drive a 3.5-tonne van.

Responsabilidades

• Attend customer sites to identify, segregate and collect hazardous waste safely and efficiently.
• Assess drums, containers and contents; ensure waste is correctly classified, listed, packaged and labelled in line with requirements.
• Pumping, decanting and re-drumming waste from damaged containers using appropriate equipment.
• Supervise dangerous goods loads and support safe preparation of waste for transport.
• Sampling waste materials as required and ensuring samples are handled and stored correctly.
• Transport hazardous waste to transfer stations where applicable following safety requirements.
• Provide technical support and advice to respond to new customer enquiries.

Conocimientos

Hazardous waste handling

COSHH knowledge

Strong interpersonal skills

Full UK driving licence

Educación

BSc Chemistry or related

Descripción del empleo

Veolia is seeking a Chemist to support hazardous waste management at customer sites in the North East region. You will assess waste, classify and label containers, and assist with safe handling and transport preparations.

The role requires a science-based degree (ideally Chemistry) and a full UK driving licence. You will work with customers and colleagues to ensure compliant waste solutions and high safety standards.