Hazardous Waste Chemist - Sustainable Solutions

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme access

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

24h virtual GP access

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) Limited is seeking a Chemist to lead hazardous waste handling across customer sites in the North East and Southern UK regions. The role involves packaging, labeling, sampling, and classifying waste streams, with safe transport in 3.5t vans and documentation support.

The ideal candidate will have A-Level Chemistry or a related degree, a valid UK driving licence, and strong interpersonal and documentation skills. Training and development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum A-Level Chemistry or a degree/HNC in Chemistry or relevant scientific qualification (essential).
• Valid UK driving licence (essential) and comfortable driving a 3.5t van.
• Good interpersonal skills for dealing with customers professionally.

Responsibilities

• List, package and label hazardous waste streams at customer sites across the Southern UK region.
• Assess drums and contents at customer premises to determine handling and classification.
• Collect wastes from customer sites and ensure safe transport in 3.5t vans.
• Use IT systems to generate transport documents and safety data sheets.
• Sample various waste streams, predominantly hazardous waste, for classification.
• Provide technical knowledge to customers and colleagues as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy & numeracy

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptable & flexible

Education

A-Level Chemistry or degree in Chemistry

Job description

Veolia ES (UK) Limited is seeking a Chemist to lead hazardous waste handling across customer sites in the North East and Southern UK regions. The role involves packaging, labeling, sampling, and classifying waste streams, with safe transport in 3.5t vans and documentation support.

The ideal candidate will have A-Level Chemistry or a related degree, a valid UK driving licence, and strong interpersonal and documentation skills. Training and development are offered.