Chempac Chemist

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Grade: 4.3

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Area 6, Oceanic Way, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4BD

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

Facilities including a free onsite gym, parking and subsidised restaurant

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;

Assess, list, package and label hazardous waste streams, including sampling and drum inspection at customer sites

Safely collect and transport hazardous waste in compliance with regulations and company procedures

Generate and complete transport documentation, safety data, and quotes using IT systems

Handle waste transfer operations including pumping, decanting, and re-drumming of containers

Maintain compliance with Health & Safety regulations, COSHH, and dangerous goods transport requirements

Manage inventory levels and assist with spillage clearance when needed

Provide technical support and mentoring to customers and colleagues

Foster positive customer relationships and adhere to site rules while maintaining professional standards

What we're looking for;

Essential

A - Level chemistry.

A degree/HNC in chemistry or a relevant scientific qualification.

Must have a valid UK driving licence.

Desirable

Good interpersonal skills for dealing with customers.

Knowledge of environmental legislation.

A high level of literacy and numeracy

The ability to work as part of a team and upon their own initiative.

Additional desired qualifications would be an ADR Licence, Fork Lift Truck

Licence, and first aid qualifications however, these will be provided.

An ability to overcome problems and find solutions independently.

Enthusiastic and willing to learn.

Flexible with daily working hours as some jobs may occasionally finish late and traffic can cause delays.

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 be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

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. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply