Site Chemist in Reading

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Job Title: Site Chemist Grade: 4.3 Salary: £29,000 plus Veolia benefits Hours: Full- time: 9 day fortnight week 1 Monday - Friday 07:45 - 16:30 Week 2 Monday - Thursday 07:45 - 16:30 Location: Reading, RG7 4PR

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 Site 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
• Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000
• 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
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• List, package and label wastes.
• Assess drums and their contents at customer premises.
• Collect wastes from customer production sites and ensure the safe transportation of wastes to the on-site Waste Storage Area.
• Be familiar with road transport and special waste regulations and all company procedures.
• Generate transport documents, reference safety data and when needed to generate quotes.
• Supervise Waste Operatives and sub-contractors working for Veolia.
• Preparation, printing and completion of labels.
• Assist when needed at the transfer station
• Supervision of dangerous loads leaving the site.
• Sampling of wastes and spillage clearance.
• Provide technical knowledge to customers/company employees.
• Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other relevant legislation, i.e. COSHH regulations.
• Complete documentation and process of all paperwork to facilitate customer expectations.
• Responsible for maintaining company property to a good standard Swift return of all lists, receipts and transport paperwork with the minimum of delay

What we're looking for;

• Degree/HNC in chemistry or a relevant scientific qualification
• Valid Driving Licence
• Knowledge of environmental legislation
• Enthusiastic team player with an ability to overcome problems and find solutions
• Additional desired qualifications would be an ADR, ForkLift licence, and first aid qualification

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.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.