Chempac Chemist
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LY |
| Company: | Veolia |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR25041_1753193527 |
Summary
Ready to find the right role for you?
Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits
Grade: 4.3
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Green Lane
Stewartby
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 9LY
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 pension scheme
- Free physiotherapy service
- 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
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing;
- Safely assess and record customers' chemical / hazardous waste on their premises.
- Package and label waste in compliance with environmental and transport regulations (Full training will be provided)
- Collect the waste from customer sites and ensure the safe transportation in accordance with road transport and hazardous waste regulations as well as company procedures.
- Safely drive collection vehicles to and from customer sites in order to carry out your responsibilities.
- Ensure all waste transfer documentation is present, accurate and completed correctly.
- Reference safety information and material safety data sheets to ensure compliance.
- Use Veolias IT systems to generate documentation, assess waste, print labels and, when required, generate quotes.
- Complete technical assessment of waste. (Full training will be provided)
- Handle all waste safely and in line with company procedures and health and safety legislation.
- On occasion, pump, decant or re-package compromised containers.
- To assist with Transfer Station Chemist duties on site when required.
- Ensure compliance with the requirements of transporting dangerous goods. (Full training will be provided)
- Provide technical advice to customers and sample waste when required.
- Comply with all customer site rules.
- Foster strong customer relationships.
- When suitably experienced, provide basic mentoring to new starters.
- Maintain adequate stock levels of routine supplies
- Perform other reasonable duties as requested 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
- It is preferable for candidates to also have COSHH and health and safety understanding
- As the role is mobile, candidates must hold a valid manual driving licence, and be comfortable driving a 3.5t van
- Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with customers are essential
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.