Chempac Chemist
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 to £31,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5NQ |
| Company: | Veolia |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR15222_1713270862 |
Summary
Mobile Hazardous Waste Chempac Chemist
Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday
Location: North West
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;
- A science-based degree of HND or equivalent qualification ideally in Chemistry.
- Knowledge and/or experience of hazardous waste.
- 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
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.