Waste Chemist – Hybrid Role in Sustainable Solutions

Veolia; Killingworth Village; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Killingworth Village seeks a Chemist to innovate sustainable solutions. Responsibilities include collecting and safely managing hazardous waste, providing technical guidance, and completing documentation. Ideal candidates will have a science degree and good communication skills. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and generous benefits including 25 days leave and health support resources.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Resources for physical, mental, financial health

24/7 virtual GP access

One paid day for volunteering

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge and/or experience of hazardous waste.
• Understanding of COSHH and health and safety.
• Must hold a valid driving licence and be comfortable driving a 3.5t van.

Responsibilities

• Collect wastes from customer sites and ensure safety.
• Package and label wastes, assessing their contents at customer premises.
• Pump, decant, and re-drum rusty or leaking containers.
• Provide technical knowledge to customers and colleagues.
• Assist at the transfer station when needed.
• Supervise dangerous loads and sample wastes.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of routine supplies.
• Complete documentation accurately to meet customer expectations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to build rapport with customers

Education

Science-based degree or HND in Chemistry

Job description

A leading environmental services provider in Killingworth Village seeks a Chemist to innovate sustainable solutions. Responsibilities include collecting and safely managing hazardous waste, providing technical guidance, and completing documentation. Ideal candidates will have a science degree and good communication skills. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and generous benefits including 25 days leave and health support resources.