Site Chemist

Veolia; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Discounts on retailers

Health resources and GP access

Volunteer leave

Training and development

Employee financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia Site Chemist in Cambridge is a hands-on role supporting hazardous waste operations at the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre. The role manages chemical waste processes and ensures regulatory and internal documentation is complete for waste activities.

You will liaise with suppliers and disposal facilities to guarantee safe waste handling, manage storage, and assist daily operations within the waste management team.

Qualifications

• Ideally a Chemistry-related qualification (HNC/degree or A-Level in Chemistry).
• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Numerate, literate and computer literate with good communication.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste and COSHH health and safety understood.
• Valid driving licence and comfortable driving a 3.5t van.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Site Manager in implementing hazardous waste operations.
• System management of chemical waste processes at the Discovery Centre.
• Complete regulatory and internal documentation for waste activities.
• Liaise with facility suppliers to ensure safe waste presentation.
• Coordinate with Veolia and third-party disposal facilities for compliant waste removal.
• Manage hazardous waste storage areas.
• Support daily waste collection, accumulation, treatment, packaging and dispatch.

Skills

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Numerate

Literacy and computer literacy

Good communication

Customer rapport

Able to work outdoors

Hazardous waste awareness

COSHH knowledge

Valid driving licence

Education

HNC/degree in Chemistry or relevant science, or A-Level in Chemistry

Job description

Site Chemist

Salary: £30,500.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Location: Cambridge CB2 0AA

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. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

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:

• Access to our company 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
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward

What you'll be doing:

• Provide support for the Veolia Site Manager in implementing hazardous waste operations at AstraZeneca Discovery Centre
• System management of chemical waste processes within the AstraZeneca Discovery Centre
• Completing both regulatory and internal documentation of all associated laboratory waste related activities
• Liaison with laboratory facility suppliers to ensure safe and efficient presentation of laboratory waste
• Liaison with Veolia and third party disposal facilities to ensure compliant waste removal from the AstraZeneca, Discovery Centre
• Management of hazardous waste storage areas
• As an integral member of the waste management team, provide assistance, when required, to complete the daily operations and task specific procedures for the collection, accumulation, treatment, packaging and dispatch of all waste materials originating from the AstraZene

What we're looking for:

• Ideally HNC or Degree qualification in Chemistry or relevant science degree, or A-Level in Chemistry
• An ability to overcome problems and find solutions independently
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Numerate, literate and computer literate
• Happy to work outside in all weathers
• Knowledge and/or experience of hazardous waste.
• COSHH and health and safety understanding.
• As some chemist roles are mobile, candidates must hold a valid driving licence, and be comfortable driving a 3.5t van.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with customers are essential.

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.