Plant Chemistx

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday
Location: Redbourn, St Albans, AL3 6RP
We live in a world that needs to take care of its resources, and our mission at Veolia is to 'Resource the World'. We have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Chemist to join our dynamic team in St Albans.
Our St Albans plant has a small hardworking team with a positive culture. We offer a competitive salary, a great work life balance with good training and coaching opportunities.
The Redbourn Treatment plant accepts inorganic chemical bulk waste and treats it with Physio-chemical treatment. We are extremely passionate about the work we do. Our diverse team focuses on our customers and have the drive and energy needed to continue to deliver our success.
Improving communities, protecting the environment and creating an inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business. Together our employees make our communities better and our engineers play an integral part in helping to shape the future of our business. They are the Resources, behind the resources. We want you to be part of our diverse workforce
What we can offer you;
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
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
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What will you be doing?
As the Plant Chemist you will analyse the plant effluent samples in compliance with Company Systems and procedures including Business Management System based at our Redbourn site in St. Albans which looks after the Hazardous Waste.
You will be responsible for analysing incoming customer samples for pre-acceptance criteria in compliance with Company Systems and procedures including BMS, assist the plant with maintenance works and carry out incoming bulk delivery assessments on vehicles and record their details on the provided computerised system(s)
You will assist Site Management with paperwork records and ensure site personnel, contractors and visitors comply with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and Company Standards.
You will be responsible for site Management in actively promoting environmental awareness to Employees, Contractors and Visitors and assist the chemists with the general tidiness and cleanliness of the laboratory.
You will maintain the High Standards of Site Housekeeping and assist Site Management with the Company's obligations regarding the Site's EPR permit and Trade Effluent Agreement.
You will undertake any operational duties assigned by a member of the Site Management team
You will also be required to work every 1 in 4 Saturdays working 8am - 12pm which will be paid as overtime
What are we looking for?
A HNC / NVQ within Chemistry or similar
Previous experience gained working within a chemist role
Previous experience of working with Hazardous waste is desirable
Full UK driving licence due to the location
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully

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