Chemist

Posting date:	21 July 2025
Salary:	£28,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	20 August 2025
Location:	Aldridge, West Midlands, WS9 8BL
Company:	Veolia
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JR24637_1753085731

Summary

Ready to find the right role for you?



Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Grade: 4.3

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Stubbers Green

Aldridge

West Midlands

WS9 8BL



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 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 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;

• Identify, list and package customer waste materials for transport while ensuring compliance with technical and legislative requirements
  
• Manage time effectively, solve problems, and deliver exceptional customer service
  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with diverse customers, from small businesses to multinational organizations
  
• Perform daily vehicle safety inspections and maintain proper PPE and equipment standards
  
• Conduct multiple customer visits within a 2-hour radius of site location
  
• Ensure safe operations to protect self, team members, and customers from health and safety risks
  
• Follow company procedures and legal requirements for hazardous waste handling, packaging, labeling, and transportation
  

What we're looking for;



Essential

• Science related degree/HNC/HND Level
  
• Manual handling - Must be able to lift reasonable weights safely.
  
• Valid UK driving licence
  
• You would be expected to drive commercial vehicles, up to and including 7.5Te vehicles - training can be given.
  

Desirable

• ADR (International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) qualification - Training can be given.
  
• Health and Safety Qualification
  
• Sound knowledge of environmental legislation
  
• Knowledge of the waste industry/dangerous goods
  

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.





Job Posting End Date:

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.