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Salary: Starting from £35,000 plus Company Car or allowance, up to 20% Bonus and Veolia benefits
Location: Northern Sites with a UK wide remit
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:
* 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
* 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
* 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:
The Risk & Assurance (Hazardous Waste) Advisor is critical to supporting the hazardous waste business on Risk & Assurance matters.
The role reports to the R&A Manager and has a southern counterpart. You'll be part of a close knit team looking to support the division through a period of growth while improving our risk culture. You'll have a number of important duties, some of which are below:
* Act as a trusted advisor on process safety and health & safety across COMAH sites.
* Carry out assurance visits, monitor progress, and drive improvements with site teams.
* Support and challenge stakeholders to manage risks effectively and build resilience.
* Lead and support investigations, hazard studies, Human Factors Studies, COMAH preparations and management incident reviews.
* Share lessons learned and promote best practice to shape a proactive safety culture.
* Build strong relationships across the business - from operators to site managers to directors.
* Supporting the bid process and attending client/customer sites as required.
What we're looking for:
* Process safety management expertise, ideally with COMAH experience.
* Knowledge of key safety topics: DSEAR, human factors, hazard studies, functional safety.
* NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and hands-on H&S experience.
* Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and support at all levels.
* Motivation to drive improvements and embed a proactive risk culture.
Desirable
* Experience in hazardous waste, technical safety, or an engineering background.
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.
Rewards & Benefits
As well as great pay, being part of our team means you
can look forward to lots of benefits:
Holiday
Up to 25 days of paid holiday (plus bank holidays). With the option to buy additional leave, depending on the role.
Pension
An optional pension scheme that both you and Veolia can contribute towards
Discounts
The MyChoices employee discount scheme; for savings on a range of products and services from travel and grocery, to insurance and financial products
Cycle2Work
A Cycle2Work scheme that could save you tax and National Insurance when you buy a new bike to cycle to work
Volunteer Day
One paid day a year to volunteer with a local charity or cause of your choice
Share Scheme
Invest in Veolia's shares through our share scheme
Life Insurance
Life Insurance is provided to all Veolia staff (subject to age limitations). This benefit gives you the peace of mind that your loved ones are protected in the event of your death.
Employee Referrals
Refer friends or family to specific roles within Veolia and receive between £500 to £1,000 (terms and conditions apply)
Employee Assistance Programme
Our Employee Assistance Programme is there for 24/7 confidential support to deal with any problems, both inside and outside of work
Mental Health First Aiders
A community of over 230 mental health first aiders across the business
Virtual GP
Access to a virtual GP 24/7 for you and your immediate household
Physiotherapy
A physiotherapy service to help you when needed
Our people have outstanding skills and stories to tell
I love working for Veolia as it gives me a sense of satisfaction knowing I am working towards Veolias goal of ecological transformation.
Jess Roberts, Head of Compliance
I chose Veolia as they stood out as a company that actually makes a difference to the environment, while the Digital Transformation Manager role provides a varying and interesting workload.
Martin Rogers, Digital Transformation Manager
My current role is where I feel I found my true purpose and passion and this lies with supporting our customers.Each day provides different challenges, problem solving, new solutions, it's fast paced and extremely rewarding living the Veolia values.
Jessica Ellis, National Account Manager
Interview tips
When it comes to your interview, don't worry, we've got you covered.
Here are a few tips to help you showcase your best self:
Do your research
It's always good to learn a bit about Veolia before your interview to have a better understanding of what we do and who we're looking for.
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Ask questions
Have a think about the types of questions we might ask, so you can be ready to respond with why you'd be a great fit.
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Provide examples
Bring your answers to life through real examples and experiences, so we can see how you'll approach the role.
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Be yourself
The most important thing is that we get to know you and you get to know more about us.
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