Chemist

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Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Grade: 4.3

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08.00 - 16.30 plus evening overtime as required

Location: Unit D4-D5, Red Scar Industrial Estate

Longbridge Road

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.

Our employees are the people that make the world go round. They make sure that the cities, towns and villages that you live in are safe, clean and warm. They keep things running smoothly for people today, and for our kids tomorrow. It may not always be glamorous, but their work really matters.

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 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;

• Uphold high standards of health and safety in all aspects of the job, by following and enforcing the site's safe systems of work and ensuring best practice is followed in all operational tasks.
• Assist with manual repacking of chemical wastes, including operation of pumps and compactors, and assist with high-hazard chemical handling.
• Manage preparation of outgoing loads including packaging, labelling and provision of paperwork to WM3/ADR regulations, as well as limited technical assessments of waste, under guidance from the Technical Manager.
• Request prices for disposal and make bookings, while maximising profit from waste streams by consolidation/repacking.
• Carry out the acceptance process of waste into site including non-conformance reporting, load integrity and compliance with permit.
• Process incoming loads efficiently to meet the goal of one-hour turnaround for vehicles on site, while reporting non-conformances and undertaking repacking, checking and coding/re-labelling of waste before being sent to storage.
• Carry out processing activities such as compatibility testing, production of drum bulking blends, neutralisation of weak acid/alkali materials, repackaging of waste and maintaining site segregation programme.
• Take guidance from Senior Site Chemists and Assistant Manager, and supervise operations in their absence in conjunction with other Site Chemists.
• Ensure that sampling and testing is carried out safely and to a high standard, within the site's procedures / permit.
• Occasional laboratory testing, including gas chromatography, titrations, pH and water analysis, halogen and CV testing
• Supervise drivers and sub-contractors' activities where their duties coincide, and work with management to produce job specific risk assessments / Permits to Work.

What we're looking for;

Essential

• HNC/HND or higher educated in Chemistry (or relevant Science) essential - degree preferred
• Good knowledge of basic chemical hazards, with accurate on-the-spot assessment of risks and possible adverse reactions arising from site activities.

Desirable

• Health and safety minded, COSHH / IOSH desirable.
• Experience in the waste management industry or chemical industry is desirable.

Important information

This job would suit a person who is willing to get "hands-on", with the work taking place outside in the open air in all weather conditions.

There is no remote or hybrid work available for this position as the role is site based

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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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.