Transfer Station Chemist

Veolia; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 35,000

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: Avonmouth, Veolia Hazardous Waste Transfer Station
Chittening Industrial Estate
Chittening Road
Bristol
BS11 0YB

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.

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:

• Assist in the operation and management of the hazardous waste transfer station operations.
• Complete the inspection and sampling of all waste deliveries to the transfer station and ensure all relevant information is recorded and waste is monitored through to the final shipment off site.
• Create and schedule manifests for waste shipments off site ensuring compliance with the physical and chemical caveats of external disposal sites.
• Ensure that any waste that does not conform to waste acceptance criteria is promptly recorded and relevant personnel are informed.
• Resolve non-conforming waste issues with assistance from the Senior Chemist.
• Perform routine sample analysis when required, including but not limited to, pH & flashpoint determination and oxidiser identification.
• Perform routine sorting and repackaging activities of waste on site.
• Liaise with the Senior Chemist and Operations Manager regarding the stock levels on site, inputs to the site and shipments from the site.
• Assign accurate movement & storage locations for waste ensuring compliance with site and HSE regulations on the storage of hazardous materials.
• Perform daily inspections of the site, reporting (and where appropriate resolving) any issues, potential breaches of permit requirements and/or safe working conditions.
• Cooperate with site management in ensuring that site personnel, contractors and visitors comply with the site rules.
• Complete vehicle unloading and loading operations (Full forklift license training will be provided).
• Complete relevant waste transfer paperwork and update digital waste tracking and inventory systems promptly and accurately.

What we're looking for:

• Good knowledge of basic chemical hazards and the ability to assess the risks associated with site activities.
• Health & safety first mindset.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic team player with a willingness to learn and develop.
• IT literate.
• This role would suit someone who is willing to get hands-on. Much of the work involves quality management in an open air chemical warehousing environment rather than being laboratory based.
• Minimum A-level in Chemistry - A-level Chemists as well as Chemistry graduates are encouraged to apply for this role with compensation reflecting qualification level and experience.

What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
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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.