Mobile Hazardous Waste Chemist

Veolia; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health resources access

24 hour virtual GP

Volunteer day per year

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Chempac Chemist to join our hazardous waste operations across the Southern UK region. Based from Marchwood, Southampton, you’ll handle drum assessment, packaging and labeling, and safe transportation in 3.5t vans, reporting to the Hazardous Waste team.

You’ll contribute to compliance with COSHH and the Health and Safety at Work Act, enjoy training opportunities, and benefit from 25 days leave, pension access and employee discounts as part of a broader benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum A-Level Chemistry or a degree/HNC in Chemistry or relevant qualification (essential).
• Valid UK driving licence (essential).
• Good interpersonal skills and literacy/numeracy for accurate documentation.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation (desirable).
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adaptability.
• ADR Licence, Forklift Licence and First Aid qualifications desirable (training provided).

Responsibilities

• List, package and label hazardous waste streams at customer sites across the Southern UK region.
• Assess drums and their contents 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, safety data sheets and quotes.
• Pump, decant and re-drum rusty or leaking containers safely.
• Sample various waste streams, predominantly hazardous waste, for classification.
• Print and complete labels and ensure accurate documentation.
• Assess new customer inquiries and provide technical knowledge to customers.
• Assist with chemist duties in the Hazardous Waste Transfer Station.
• Assist with spillage clearance when required.
• Maintain stock levels of routine supplies.
• Provide basic mentoring to new starters when suitably experienced.
• Foster good customer relationships and comply with site rules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Problem solving

Education

A-Level Chemistry

Chemistry degree

Tools

ADR Licence

Forklift Licence

First Aid qualifications

Job description

Veolia is seeking a Chempac Chemist to join our hazardous waste operations across the Southern UK region. Based from Marchwood, Southampton, you’ll handle drum assessment, packaging and labeling, and safe transportation in 3.5t vans, reporting to the Hazardous Waste team.

You’ll contribute to compliance with COSHH and the Health and Safety at Work Act, enjoy training opportunities, and benefit from 25 days leave, pension access and employee discounts as part of a broader benefits package.