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Senior Chemist

Salary: £33,600 per annum + 17.5% annual performance bonus + Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Norwood, Sheffield, S21 2DR

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;

  • Cover for Shift Chemists as required 
  • Deputise for Technical Manager 
  • Provide training and competency checks for shift chemists 
  • Ensure instruments are calibrated/QC checked and records are kept 
  • Manage customer samples (track, review analysis and send out analysis) 
  • Manage drum surcharges (keep track of sludge and contamination surcharges and ensure that SF is updated) 
  • EA returns (check paperwork and get correct info as required, check outgoings sheet for errors)
  • Working with Technical Manager to ensure the efficient running of the laboratory

What we're looking for;

  • HNC Chemistry or equivalent (UK) 
  • CMS Competency (UK) 
  • IOSH Managing Safely 
  • RA/MS / COMAH Awareness / COSHH Awareness

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+.

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

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.