Chempac Chemist
Mobile Hazardous Waste Chempac Chemist
Salary: £28,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday
Location: Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5NQ
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
The role of a Mobile Hazardous Waste Chempac Chemist involves the technical assessment, segregation, packing, listing and labelling of clients waste, on client site and were applicable transport the waste to our Preston transfer station for onwards shipping to final disposal points. As such it is important that a Mobile Hazardous Waste Chempac Chemist operates in a safe manner, with a good understanding of waste legislation and compliance
What you'll be doing;
- To collect wastes from customer sites and ensure the safe
- To list, package and label wastes and assess drums and their contents at customer premises
- To pump, decant and re-drum rusty or leaking containers
- Assessment of new enquiries and provide technical knowledge to customers/company employees
- To assist when needed at a transfer station
- Supervision of dangerous loads and sampling of wastes
- Maintain adequate stock levels of routine supplies
- Accurate completion of all documentation and quick processing of all paperwork to facilitate customer expectations
- Other duties as assigned by management
What we're looking for;
Candidates will have a science-based HND or equivalent qualification ideally in Chemistry. They will have 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+.
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.