Chempac Chemist

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday

Location: Veolia Hazardous Waste Transfer Station

Chittening Industrial Estate

Chittening Road, Avonmouth

Bristol

Gloucestershire

BS11 0YB

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;

• 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 you'll be doing;

• Safely assess and record customers' chemical / hazardous waste on their premises.
  
• Package and label waste in compliance with environmental and transport regulations (Full training will be provided)
  
• Collect the waste from customer sites and ensure the safe transportation in accordance with road transport and hazardous waste regulations as well as company procedures.
  
• Safely drive collection vehicles to and from customer sites in order to carry out your responsibilities.
  
• Ensure all waste transfer documentation is present, accurate and completed correctly.
  
• Reference safety information and material safety data sheets to ensure compliance.
  
• Use Veolias IT systems to generate documentation, assess waste, print labels and, when required, generate quotes.
  
• Complete technical assessment of waste. (Full training will be provided)
  
• Handle all waste safely and in line with company procedures and health and safety legislation.
  
• On occasion, pump, decant or re-package compromised containers.
  
• To assist with Transfer Station Chemist duties on site when required.
  
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of transporting dangerous goods. (Full training will be provided)
  
• Provide technical advice to customers and sample waste when required.
  
• Comply with all customer site rules.
  
• Foster strong customer relationships.
  
• When suitably experienced, provide basic mentoring to new starters.
  
• Maintain adequate stock levels of routine supplies
  
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested by management.
  

What we're looking for;

• A science-based degree of HND or equivalent qualification ideally in Chemistry
  
• Knowledge and/or experience of hazardous waste
  
• It is preferable for candidates to also have COSHH and health and safety understanding
  
• As the role is 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.
  

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.

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. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.