Overview
Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits
Grade: 4.3
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Norwood Industrial Estate, Ellisons Road, Norwood, South Yorkshire, 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.
As a Chempac Chemist you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. 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/people's 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
* 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
* One paid day 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
* Identifying, listing and collecting hazardous chemical wastes from customer sites, ensuring that it is packaged and segregated suitably for transportation and is compliant with all relevant regulations and Company policies.
* Handling and becoming an expert in wastes varying from highly complex laboratory smalls, to generic garage & engineering wastes and everything in between.
* Maintaining your company vehicle and the equipment carried to meet company standards
* Dealing face to face with customers ranging from multinational manufacturers to private householders. To many customers you will be the primary point of contact and become their go-to person.
* You will not have any direct reports, but will work as part of a team of individuals and as you gain experience will be given a greater degree of autonomy in how you plan and execute your work.
* Working in all conditions, often outside, you will be expected to maintain company standards and legal compliance in all areas but with particular regard to Health and Safety and transportation regulations.
What we’re looking for
Essential
* Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Chemistry is required
* Category B/B1 (car/ van up to 3500kg), manual transmission is essential
* Experience/ willing to learn to drive a large van is essential
* IT Literate
* Knowledge of Hazardous Chemicals / Waste
Desirable
* A current ADR training card is desirable, but full training will be provided
* Experience of WM3 and S506 is desirable
What’s next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract, if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.
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